54 Indians Deported from the US Via Donkey Route; Haryana Leads
Fifty-four Indians, mostly from Haryana and aged 25–40, were deported from the U.S. after using the risky donkey…
OCI Card-Holders Must Submit e-Arrival Form 72 Hours Before Arrival
From 1 October 2025, all foreign visitors, including OCI card-holders, must file an e-Arrival Form online within 72…
Alaska Airlines IT Outage: Cancellations and Recovery Timeline
A primary data center failure on Oct. 23 triggered a systemwide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon, lifting…
US Expands Biometric Exit Checks with Photo Verification
CBP’s interim rule requires live biometric facial photos of all departing non‑U.S. citizens, approved September 15, 2025. The…
Ground Stops Thursday at Houston Bush International Airport Amid Shutdown
A shutdown-induced staffing shortfall triggered a Ground Stop at Bush International, pausing departures and causing widespread delays. The…
Japan to Raise Departure Tax and Visa Fees in 2026
Japan will raise its ¥1,000 departure tax and increase long‑standing visa fees in fiscal 2026 to fund airport…
Five US Visa Updates Before Applying: Includes $250 Integrity Fee
Starting late 2025, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, largely end interview waivers, and limit…
Alaska Airlines IT Outage Triggers Three-Hour Nationwide Ground Stop
A critical third‑party hardware failure on July 20, 2025 caused an Alaska Airlines nationwide ground stop from about…
Khartoum Airport Reopens for Domestic Flights Amid Drone Attacks
On October 22, 2025 Khartoum International Airport reopened for domestic flights after 30 months; drone strikes nearby raised…
LATAM Peru Delays Lima-Orlando Route Over New Airport Fee
LATAM Peru delayed the October 26, 2025 Lima–Orlando launch due to a new TUUA at Jorge Chávez Airport,…
Ethiopia’s Immigration Reforms: Fines, Visa Services, and Compliance
Ethiopia tightened immigration rules: USD 30 daily fines for overstays, USD 3,000 plus USD 30 daily for transit…
Schiphol Cancels Dozens of Flights as Storm Benjamin Hits Netherlands
Storm Benjamin prompted Code Orange warnings and nearly 200 flight cancellations at Amsterdam Schiphol on October 23, 2025,…
Xinjiang-Kazakhstan Cross-Border Tourism Soars After Visa-Free Pact
The Xinjiang–Kazakhstan visa-free deal (effective Nov 10, 2023) permits 30-day visits and 90 days within 180, prompting rapid…
Nouvelair and EasyJet A320 Near-Miss: What Went Wrong?
A Nouvelair A320 mistakenly aligned with Runway 04R at Nice on Sept. 21, 2025, overflying an EasyJet A320…