Robert Pyne
WestJet Launches New Non-Stop Halifax to Amsterdam Service
Starting May 29, 2025, WestJet's seasonal Halifax–Amsterdam flights offer up to six weekly direct services on efficient Boeing…
Berkeley County Leases Airport to Charleston Regional Aviation Authority
Berkeley County’s 236-acre airport will be leased to the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority starting July 1, 2025. This…
Marc Miller Removed as Immigration Minister Amid Policy Controversies
Canada’s immigration leadership changed in March 2025, continuing policy shifts with lower resident targets and new caps on…
GOP Budget Package Proposes Benefit Cuts and Fee Hikes for Legal Immigrants
Passed by a narrow House vote, the GOP budget package proposes historic immigration enforcement funding, large fee hikes,…
U.S. Universities Including WKU Concerned Over Visa Interview Pause
On May 27, 2025, the U.S. suspended all new international student visa interviews, intensifying social media vetting. Existing…
Illinois Senate Weighs Bill to Ban School Enrollment Denials by Immigration Status
Illinois’s SB2065 forbids public schools from denying enrollment due to immigration status, enforces privacy, and mandates strict procedures…
NJBIZ Panelists Warn Business Risks from Immigration Policy Shifts
Recent federal immigration shifts in 2025 raise labor shortages and compliance burdens in New Jersey. The end of…
Pennsylvania Counties and Cities Sanctioned for Sanctuary Immigration Policies
The Trump administration named 16 Pennsylvania sanctuary jurisdictions on May 30, 2025, risking billions in federal funds. Local…
Trump Officials Accuse DC Area Sanctuary Jurisdictions of Defying Immigration Laws
The DHS listed 500+ sanctuary jurisdictions on May 29, 2025, under Executive Order 14287, risking federal funding cuts.…
Trump Administration Warns Visa Vetting for Chinese Students Is Ongoing
The Trump administration began revoking visas and paused student visa interviews for Chinese nationals with CCP ties or…
Flair Airlines to End Regional Airport Operations This September
Flair Airlines ends Waterloo international flights September 2025, closing its crew base. Domestic routes remain but could decline.…
SWISS Cancels 1,400 Summer Flights Causing Seat Shortages
SWISS cancels 1,400 flights from April to October 2025 due to pilot shortages and fleet problems. The Zurich–Chicago…
Flynas Launches New Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Damascus
Flynas launches direct Riyadh-Damascus flights on June 5, 2025, supporting Saudi Arabia’s aviation growth and easing travel for…
Netherlands Leads Schengen Visa Approvals for Key Asian Countries
The Netherlands led Schengen visa approvals in 2024 for India, China, Indonesia, Turkey, and the Philippines, boosting tourism…
Indonesia Implements Hybrid Travel Visa Renewal Process from May 2025
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration ended fully online visa renewals on May 29, 2025, requiring in-person biometric data…