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…
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…
VietJet Eyes Europe: Widebody Expansion Rolls Out By 2026
VietJet will begin Europe services in late 2025 with A330‑300s and start nonstop A330neo flights in 2026 after…
Delta Drops Blended Winglets in Favor of Split Scimitar Upgrades Across Fleet
Delta will fit split scimitar winglets on all modifiable aircraft by end of 2025, saving ~2–3% fuel versus…
Emirates 777 Business Class Now Eliminates All Middle Seats
Emirates has begun retrofitting 777-300ERs to a staggered 1-2-1 Business Class with 40 fully lie-flat 78-inch beds, improving…
Xiamen Airlines Adds Qatar Airways Brasil Codeshare From Sep 2025
From September 3, 2025, Xiamen Airlines will sell MF‑coded seats on Qatar Airways’ Doha–São Paulo service (MF6225–MF6232), offering…
Who Pays the $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee? Exemptions and Rules
The U.S. now requires a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, refundable only after visa expiration…
Croatia Extends Digital Nomad Visa to 18 Months for Remote Workers
Croatia extended its digital nomad visa to 18 months (March 2025), with a 12-month initial approval plus a…
KLM Halts Many European Flights, Leaving Hundreds Stranded on Key Routes
In August 2025 KLM logged over 135 major cancellations and delays across European routes due to staffing, maintenance…
Ground stop at Bush Airport lasts until 1 p.m. due to severe storms
Severe storms prompted an FAA ground stop at IAH on August 31, 2025, until 1 p.m.; delays of…
Nok Air International Flights Halt Amid CAAT Safety Concerns and Audits
CAAT ordered a suspension of Nok Air’s international operations and froze route expansion after multiple safety events and…
Nuuk Airport Under Strain as Arctic Tourism Surges, Threatening Greenland’s Growth
On August 27, 2025, Danish regulators halted international screening at Nuuk Airport due to insufficiently trained local staff,…
Portugal Airport Strikes 2025: What Travellers Should Know for Fall and Winter
SIMA-led ground staff plan strikes across Portugal from September 2025 to January 2026, focusing on weekends and holiday…
Country-Wwise Impacts of U.S. Visa and Tariff Policy on India and Partners
Higher U.S. visa fees, long interview waits and a DHS proposal to cap student stays are squeezing Indian…