Oliver Mercer
Vietnam Rises in Global Passport Index with Visa-Free Access to 51 Countries
In 2025, Vietnam improved its passport ranking to 84th, expanding visa-free travel to 51 countries. Visa reforms like…
Albanese’s 1.2 Million Home Target Missed Amid Record Immigration Crisis
The Australian government’s plan for 1.2 million homes by 2029 falls short with only 938,000 expected, amid 440,330…
Australian Writer Forced to Surrender Privacy for US Travel
US 2025 entry rules require Australians to use biometric passports, obtain ESTA approval, and disclose social media for…
Birmingham Airport Adds Special Flights for Alabama, Auburn Fans
In 2025, Birmingham airport offers nonstop weekend flights by United and Delta for Alabama and Auburn football games.…
Batik Air Malaysia Ends Kuala Lumpur–Amritsar Flights Effective July 2025
Batik Air ends Kuala Lumpur–Amritsar flights on July 27, 2025, forcing travelers to seek other airlines or connections.…
Florida Woman Caught Hiding Turtles in Bra at Miami Airport TSA Checkpoint
In July 2025, a woman was stopped at Miami International Airport for hiding turtles in her bra. One…
Green Card Holders Who Naturalize Risk Losing Citizenship Over Tax Under-Reporting
Effective July 2025, intentional tax under-reporting threatens citizenship for green card holders and new citizens. USCIS and IRS…
Bombardier’s Global 8000 Sets New Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet Standard
Launching in late 2025, the Bombardier Global 8000 requires buyers to meet financial, operational, and regulatory criteria. Essential…
American Airlines and Porter Airlines Expand US-Canada Network with New Codeshare
The new codeshare between American and Porter Airlines will enable combined bookings across key North American routes after…
Hyderabad Airport Faces Rising Demand for Direct US Flights Despite Delays
No direct flights connect Hyderabad to US cities as of mid-2025; all routes require at least one stopover,…
Delta’s Airport Lounge Struggles Amid Elite Overproduction Explained
Delta will enforce strict Sky Club visit limits for credit card holders from February 1, 2025, excluding Basic…
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Hits Deer at Kodiak Airport
An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 8 collided with three deer on July 24, 2025, at Kodiak Airport, causing…
Gatwick Airport Emergency Response to easyJet Flight Incident and Tourism Impact
An easyJet flight from Gatwick faced a technical issue on July 26, 2025, leading to emergency landings and…
No $2.8 Million Wealth Check for China Airport Lounges in 2025
No net worth proof is needed for airport lounge access in China as of July 2025. Access now…
ICE Denies Lawyer’s Taco Bell Claim Amid Rising Enforcement in 2025
2025 ICE actions in Bell, California raised protests amid record detentions of 59,000 detainees exceeding capacity. The Senate…