Oliver Mercer
Trump Administration Intensifies Immigration Enforcement With New Executive Orders
The Trump administration’s 2025 immigration policies suspend asylum, halt refugee admissions, and seek to end birthright citizenship. Deportations…
Salvadorans in US Face Fear but Stay Resilient Amid Trump Policies
In 2025, Trump’s administration escalated immigration enforcement, threatening Salvadorans with deportations, TPS loss, and harsh detention in El…
Bulgaria Issues Over 96,000 Schengen Visas in 2024
In 2024, Bulgaria issued 96,142 Schengen visas with 54.5% multiple-entry, joining Schengen fully by January 2025. Visa demand…
Analysis Finds Trump’s Migrant Aid Cuts Could Impact Some US Citizens
In 2025, new U.S. immigration policies offer payments for voluntary departure, restrict Social Security benefits, and suspend refugee…
ACI World and Cranfield University Launch Pioneering Airport Sustainability Course
Offered by ACI and Cranfield University, this intensive course trains airport leaders on sustainability, new fuels, and operations.…
Air Seychelles Launches Direct Flights to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Airport
Air Seychelles started direct flights to Abu Dhabi on May 24, 2025, with six weekly services using Airbus…
Cathay Pacific and Soong Ching Ling Foundation Launch Youth Aviation Fund
Cathay Pacific and the Soong Ching Ling Foundation created the Aviation Dream Youth Development Fund in May 2025…
Storms Cause Flight Delays at Orlando Airport Amid Memorial Day Surge
In 2025, Orlando Airport’s Memorial Day weekend saw nearly one million travelers amid thunderstorms causing delays and cancellations.…
Why Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary Is Set to Receive a €100M Bonus
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary's €100 million bonus depends on sustained share price and profit targets. The payout is…
El Dorado Airport Becomes Latin America’s First to Implement A-CDM System
El Dorado is Latin America’s first airport implementing A-CDM to cut flight delays, fuel usage, and improve operational…
Qantas Increases Tasman Flights for Summer Holiday Season
Qantas adds 60,000 extra seats for summer 2025–2026, boosting Christchurch Airport flights by up to 47%. New Boeing…
Southwest Flight Struck by Lightning Lands Safely at Denver Airport
Southwest Airlines flight landed safely after a May 25 lightning strike. Beginning May 28, 2025, new rules affect…
UK Plans to Ask Kosovo to Host Failed Asylum Seekers
The UK’s return hubs plan includes Kosovo to relocate failed asylum seekers and ease asylum system pressure. Challenges…
Virgin Atlantic Miami to London Flight Diverts to Canada After Medical Emergency
On May 24, 2025, Virgin Atlantic’s Miami-London flight diverted to Gander following a passenger’s cardiac arrest. The crew’s…
Which Countries Can Now Enter the U.S. Visa-Free and What About Cubans?
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program now excludes Cuban nationals and dual nationals with Cuban citizenship, plus visitors to…