DGCA U-turn on crew roster norms as 1,000+ flights canceled
After more than 1,000 IndiGo cancellations in four days, the DGCA issued a limited relaxation of FDTL rules…
Articles by & updated by Shashank Singh
Baltimore Protests Over Seafarer Deportations at Cruise Terminal
Protesters gathered in Baltimore after four Filipino Carnival Pride crew were removed Sept. 7 and deported without lawyers,…
United’s Dominance at Dulles Faces Major Overhaul and Change
Dulles is investing $1.1 billion to modernize terminals while United’s 70% dominance shapes design and operations. The overhaul…
U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on Nigerian Terrorism Facilitators and Violators
Washington announced visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) aimed at perpetrators of violent attacks on Christians, naming Fulani militias…
Tufts PhD student detained by ICE seeks visa restoration in court
Turkish PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested after her F-1 visa was revoked, held 45 days with health…
IndiGo’s third day of mass cancellations disrupts Indian airports
New FDTL rules and an inflexible operating model triggered mass IndiGo cancellations in late 2025. November saw 1,232…
Qantas 737 Took Off Ten Tons Heavier Than Crew Thought
QF842’s August 2014 tailstrike was caused by data entry errors: a 10,000‑kg underestimated weight and wrong engine temperature…
US Lawmakers and Rights Groups Condemn 19-Country Immigration Halt
A June 4, 2025 order halts most visa processing for 19 countries, citing security gaps and overstay concerns.…
H-1B Applicants Must Publicize Social Media for U.S. Review
From Dec. 15, 2025, H-1B, H-4, F, M and J applicants must make social media public for consular…