Oliver Mercer
American Airlines Announces Direct Miami to South Bimini Flights
Starting February 14, 2026, American Airlines will operate three weekly nonstop Miami–South Bimini flights (Embraer 175), roughly 50…
Penn State Sees Int’l Enrollment Slip Amid Trump-Era Visa Rules
Penn State anticipates lower international enrollment in Fall 2025—about 9,000 currently—reflecting national projections of a 15% U.S. decline…
Immigrant Crackdowns Threaten Midwestern Communities and Food Supply
Stepped-up ICE enforcement since January 2025 has caused major labor shortages in Midwestern agriculture and processing, pushing wages…
Qatar Airways Expands Cargo Footprint in China with New Routes
Qatar Airways expanded China capacity in 2024–2025 with 2,700+ tonnes weekly, new Chengdu and Chongqing A330-300 belly services,…
Hochul condemns federal immigration raids over impact on NY businesses
On Sept. 4, 2025, ICE-led raids at a Cato confectionery arrested 57 workers, including parents and infants’ mothers.…
Amsterdam Tourism Hit as Delta Cancels 12 AMS–US Flights
Industrial action at Schiphol led Delta to cancel 12 Amsterdam–U.S. flights on September 10, 2025, with disruptions through…
EU Reopens Debate on Short-Haul Flights Ban Where Trains Are Viable
The EU is reviewing rules to allow limited national bans on short flights where fast, frequent rail alternatives…
Japan Airlines Warned After Drunk Pilot Delays 630 Passengers
A Japan Airlines captain admitted drinking three beers before operating JL793 on August 28, 2025, prompting removal from…
Canada’s Stricter Visa Rules Drive Students Toward Germany
Canada’s 2025 student‑visa cap, higher funds requirement (CAD 22,895), and stricter DLI oversight have shifted applicants toward Germany,…
United Drops Houston–Key West Service in 1Q26, Flights Canceled
United removed its planned winter 2025/26 nonstop Houston–Key West flights in early September 2025. Scheduled Jan. 8 start…
Delta Targets 150 Daily AUS Flights by 2031 Amid Texas Growth
Delta targets 150 daily flights and 15 gates at Austin by 2031 amid a $4 billion airport expansion.…
US Skilled Worker Visa Freeze Delays Migration Plans, Including Africa
High demand exhausted FY2025 employment-based visa allocations; EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 issuances are paused until October 1, 2025.…
Tijuana migrant shelters report historic lows in arrivals
As of September 10, 2025, Tijuana shelters report about 25% occupancy after U.S. policy shifts—like the CBP One…
Amazon Air Launches Dominican Republic Cargo with Seven 767s
On September 3, 2025, Amazon Air began seven weekly Boeing 767 cargo flights between Miami and Santo Domingo,…
China Southern flight diverts after terrifying turbulence; no injuries
On Sept 8, 2025, flight CZ3791 diverted to Shijiazhuang after severe turbulence and thunderstorms prevented a safe Taiyuan…