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Ecowas, Air Transport Taxes, January 1, 2026 Abolition Begins
ECOWAS will reduce regional airfare costs starting January 1, 2026, by removing specific taxes and cutting security charges by 25%. This policy change aims to boost regional mobility, tourism, and…
Brussels Rolls Out Biometric Kiosks, EU Entry/exit System Schengen
Brussels Airport is ready for the EU's Entry/Exit System with a €24-million upgrade featuring 61 biometric kiosks and…
Biometric Immigration Gates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (naia) by New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (nnic)
Manila’s NAIA airport has introduced biometric e-gates to speed up immigration processing. Utilizing facial recognition and passport scanning,…
Kenya Aviation Staff Threaten Strike Over Kawu, Kcaa, Salary Review
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has threatened to shut down the country's airspace starting January 27, 2026. The…
Jeju Air to Ban Use of Portable Batteries on All Flights
Jeju Air's new policy, effective January 2026, bans the use of portable power banks during flights to prevent…
From Visa Runs to QR Codes, Thailand’s Expats Face New Digital Reality
Thailand's entry requirements have shifted toward a mandatory digital system (TDAC) and biometric tracking, making stay patterns more…
Golden Visa, Portugal’s Presidential Runoff, Chega Pose Limited Risk
Portugal heads to a presidential runoff in February 2026 between António José Seguro and André Ventura. While political…
Third Circuit Overturns Order Blocking Mahmoud Khalil Arrest and Deportation
A Third Circuit panel ruled 2-1 that district courts cannot intervene in certain deportation cases, reversing a block…
Malaysia to Double Minimum Salary Requirement, Limit Employment Durati…
Malaysia is raising the bar for foreign professionals with new Employment Pass rules starting June 2026. Key changes…
UAE Unveils ‘fast Track’ Biometric App to Clear Immigration in 90 Seconds
The UAE Fast Track app allows travelers to enroll biometric data on their phones to use automated Smart…