ECOWAS to Abolish Airfare Taxes Across West Africa by 2026
ECOWAS adopted a plan at its December 2024 summit to remove certain airfare taxes and cut passenger and…
Airport Strikes Hit Major European Hubs This Christmas
Planned strikes across European airports — including London Luton’s easyJet ground staff and actions in Spain, Italy and…
DTW Outage to JFK Gridlock: Delta’s Hub System Under Strain
A Dec. 5 computer outage at DTW caused a ground stop and cascading delays across Delta’s network. New…
Air Canada Passengers Stranded After All Airport Staff Went Home
Flight 1819’s delay to 1:15 a.m. left about 120 passengers stuck at LF Wade after airport staff ended…
Flying OAK this holiday season? TSA may share your name with ICE
TSA began regularly sharing passenger lists with ICE in March 2025, covering all domestic and inbound travelers. ICE…
Philippine Travelers Begin Visa-Free Oman Trips in 2026
Oman will add the Philippines to its visa-exempt list “from 2026,” reportedly allowing up to 14-day tourist stays.…
Thailand Raises Passenger Tax to 1,120 Baht at Six Airports
The CAAT approved a PSC hike from 730 to 1,120 baht at six AOT airports, adding 390 baht…
Airport Visa Revocation Triggers: Misrepresentation and Status
CBP can revoke a visa at entry; misrepresentation, status violations, employer inconsistencies, and device evidence drive revocations. 2025…
Low Cost vs Ultra Low cost Airlines: What is the Difference?
LCC ULCC Comparative Analysis 2025 Edition Aviation Economics Report Low-Cost VS Ultra-Low-Cost The binary model of US aviation…
Security Closures and Travel Advice After Sydney Terror Shooting
After a Dec. 14 terrorist shooting at a Hanukkah gathering near Bondi Beach that killed 16, police have…
Bondi Beach Incident: Understanding Terror Threat Levels and Insurance
A December 14 attack at Bondi Beach killed 15 and injured over 40; police called it terrorism. No…
Do not delete social media apps before travel; CBP may review devices
A draft rule would require five years of social media history, biometrics, and extended contact data for ESTA…
Svalbard: Europe’s Visa-Free Path to Living and Working in Norway
Under the 1920 treaty, people of any nationality can live and work in Svalbard without local visas, but…
Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports
Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and…