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Thai Air May Halt Flight Expansion Plans Amid Aircraft Shortages
Global aircraft shortages and delivery delays force Thai Airways to slow parts of its 2025 expansion. The carrier may lease 8–10 widebodies pending a September 2025 decision, while five A321neos…
No Federal Stay Cap for F, J, I Visas Yet, 2025 Update
From August 20, 2025, Malawi and Zambia B-1/B-2 visitors get single-entry three-month visas with 30-day stays and refundable…
DOJ loosens criteria to replenish ranks of temporary immigration judges
EOIR’s Aug 27, 2025 rule allows any licensed attorney to be a temporary immigration judge to address a…
Kazakhstan Introduces Policy: Confiscated Items Now Disposed Immediately at Airports
Effective August 27, 2025, Kazakhstan airports permanently dispose of confiscated items (no reclaim or compensation). The policy covers…
U.S. Enforces 25% Reciprocal Tariff on Indian Goods from Aug 7, 2025
The U.S. imposed two 25% tariffs on most Indian goods in August 2025 (Aug 7 and Aug 27),…
Ryanair CEO again urges UK to scrap Air Passenger Duty
APD rate rises take effect April 1, 2025, raising short‑haul economy by up to £2 and expected to…
Qantas Orders 20 More A321XLRs Amid Strong FY25 Profit Rise
Qantas ordered 20 more A321XLRs (total 48) on 28 August 2025, supported by strong FY25 results. New jets…
No 3 Million Federal Grant for DuBois Runway Rehab in 2025
No public record shows a 2025 federal grant of $3 million+ for DuBois runway or taxiway. The airport…
Canada Issues 55,820 PR Invitations in 2025 Amid Anticipated Express Entry Draws
As of August 6, 2025, Canada issued 49,628 Express Entry ITAs, with an August 6 PNP draw issuing…
Labor Day travel surge at Harry Reid International expected this year
Harry Reid International expects about 500,000 passengers Aug 28–Sep 2, 2025; Aug 29 will be busiest. TSA predicts…