Oliver Mercer
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Feds’ NY Raid Nets 57 Arrests; Official Says More Are Coming
Fifty-seven people were arrested in NY immigration raids after new federal directives and the OBBBA expanded ICE funding…
TAP Expands Bluetooth Access in Economy Class on Long-Haul Flights
TAP enabled Bluetooth pairing on 32 long‑haul planes (19 A330neo, 13 A321neo LR) in September 2025, excluding three…
Canadians Back Cuts to Immigration and Temporary Residents, Poll Finds
Canada cut its 2025–2027 immigration targets to 395,000→380,000→365,000 and set a temporary resident cap at 5% by 2026.…
Etihad Expands Asia Network from Abu Dhabi with Daily Taipei, Hanoi, Medan
Etihad will launch seven new Asia routes from Abu Dhabi Sept–Nov 2025, using 787s and A321LRs, aiming to…
Pratt & Whitney Canada to Lead EU PHARES Hybrid-Electric Consortium
PHARES, led by Pratt & Whitney Canada and funded with €69 million from Clean Aviation, will demonstrate a…