Warner presses for due process in Salvadoran man’s Virginia deportation case
A federal court barred deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia until an October 6, 2025 evidentiary hearing. Garcia remains…
Taiwan Eases Visa Rules to Attract Global Talent and Investment
Taiwan’s 2025 reforms extend visa-free entry for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines through July 2026, mandate a digital…
China Eastern and Etihad Expand Codeshare Network from September 2025
China Eastern and Etihad expand codeshare and deepen a joint venture from September 2025. Shanghai–Abu Dhabi service becomes…
Qantas Boosts Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with AU$100 Million Commitment
Qantas imported nearly 2 million litres of unblended SAF in May 2025, blended at ~18% to power about…
South Sudan, Ethiopian Airlines Renew Strategic Partnership Talks on National Carrier
South Sudan and Ethiopian Airlines reaffirmed plans in August 2025 to form a joint-venture national carrier (51% South…
Middle East Competes for Wealthy Expats with Surge in Golden Visas
Oman launched a 10-year golden residency (200,000 OMR) on August 31, 2025, offering family residency, airport fast-tracks and…
Lufthansa Takes Delivery of First 787-9 with Allegris Cabins in Frankfurt
Lufthansa’s first Allegris 787-9 arrived in Frankfurt August 30, 2025, and will start FRA–YYZ service October 9, 2025.…
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly Announce Malaysia–Australia and India Flights for Oct–Dec 2025
Malaysia Airlines ups Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum to five weekly flights from September and daily from December 1, 2025. AirAsia…
Australia Tightens Migration Rules Amid Record 440,000 Arrivals
Australia recorded 440,330 net arrivals to April 2025, driven by strong student inflows. Government reforms raise fees, tighten…
Why Delta Must Pay $79 Million Over 2020 Boeing 777 Fuel Dump Incident
Delta proposed a $79 million settlement for damages from a Jan. 14, 2020 Boeing 777 fuel dump near…
Etihad and TAP Launch Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Partnership in May 2025
On May 14, 2025, Etihad Guest and TAP Miles&Go launched a reciprocal partnership allowing mutual earning and redemption…
Protests at Airports Over Avelo Airlines’ Involvement in Deportation Flights
Avelo began ICE deportation charters May 12, 2025, under an April 7 contract based in Mesa, Arizona. The…
Delta Joins United, American and Others in Tel Aviv Flight Revival: A New Travel Era
Delta resumed daily JFK–TLV nonstop service on September 1, 2025, with an A330-900neo and plans a second winter…
Growing number of Pittsburghers document ICE raids as arrests surge in region
From January–July 2025, Pittsburgh-area ICE arrests rose to at least 580, nearly triple 2024. Federal targets, increased funding,…