Robert Pyne
Nigeria’s VivaJets Officially Receives Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
VivaJets received its Air Operator Certificate, enabling private jet commercial flights across 34 African nations under the Yamoussoukro…
Ryanair to Base Fourth Aircraft at Shannon for Winter 2025/26
Ryanair’s new aircraft at Shannon in Winter 2025/26 will add three routes and boost flights, creating 1,500 jobs…
Airline Passengers Paid $7.27 Billion in Checked Bag Fees in 2024
U.S. checked baggage fees hit $7.27 billion in 2024, with Southwest introducing first-time charges and JetBlue adding dynamic…
DoorDash Driver Breaches Security, Drives Onto O’Hare Airport Tarmac
DoorDash driver Marcus Williams breached O'Hare Airport's restricted taxiway on May 29, 2025, by tailgating through an automated…
Germany’s Chancellor Merz Faces Setbacks in Migration Crackdown Policies
Berlin court blocked Germany’s expulsions of asylum seekers, challenging Chancellor Merz’s crackdown. Permanent border controls and entry rejections…
JetBlue Reports GTF Engine Progress, Denies United Merger Plans
JetBlue Airways resolved many GTF engine issues, reducing grounded planes, while forming the Blue Sky alliance with United…
New Discount Airline Breeze Airways Launches at Albany International Airport
Starting June 5, 2025, Breeze Airways launched affordable nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Raleigh-Durham, Charleston, and…
Austin Airport’s $10.6M Art Contract Faces Resident Backlash
The Austin City Council will decide on $10.6 million art contracts for airport expansion, facing backlash from local…
Cyprus Launches Voluntary Repatriation Program for Syrian Refugees in 2025
Cyprus launches a voluntary repatriation program granting Syrian asylum seekers financial support and special work permits. Running from…
Trump Administration Weighs $1,000 Fee for Faster B1/B2 Visa Interviews
The Trump administration plans a $1,000 fee to expedite B1/B2 visa interviews, supplementing the $185 application charge. Intended…
Glendale Jail Continues Holding ICE Detainees Amid Rising Arrests
Glendale City Jail holds ICE detainees temporarily under a 2007 contract despite California’s sanctuary law SB 54. Rising…
Georgia, Florida, and Virginia Highlighted as Immigration Enforcement Hot Spots
Georgia, Florida, and Virginia are leading intensified immigration enforcement with numerous 287(g) agreements. Florida added special deputy marshals;…
Judges Upholding High Number of ‘Exceptional’ Asylum Claims
U.S. Immigration Judges set records in March 2025 with 10,933 asylum decisions and a 76% denial rate. New…
DHS Directs Officers to Prioritize Enforcement on Visa Overstays
Following a 2025 terror attack by a visa overstayer, DHS is enforcing strict policies including expedited removal and…
Trump Signs Travel Ban on Entry from 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions on 7 More
President Trump's June 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 12 countries and limits visas from 7 others for…