Ghana Airports Company Limited Debuts New Security Screening at Accra International Airport
Accra International Airport introduces new 3D scanners in August 2026, allowing laptops and liquids to stay in bags…
China’s Visa Waiver Policy Fuels Dragon Boat Festival Travel Beyond Major Cities
China's expanded visa-free entry and 240-hour transit rules drove 777,000 foreign arrivals during the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival,…
IRS to Automatically Grant First-Time Penalty Relief Under New AEP Program
The IRS AEP program automatically waives first-time tax penalties for compliant taxpayers, aiding naturalization applicants in proving Good…
US Imposes Travel Restrictions on 18 Countries, Visa Waiver Program Unchanged
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program still has 40 participants in 2026; separate restrictions apply to 18 other nations,…
ETIAS Launch for Schengen Area Delayed to Late 2026, Fee Set at €20
ETIAS launch delayed to late 2026. Visa-free travelers do not need applications yet; mandatory enforcement is now expected…
Czech Egate at Václav Havel Airport Removes Flags from Display; ROC Taiwan Passports Unaffected
Prague Airport removes flags from eGate screens, but Taiwanese travelers remain eligible for automated departures using the TW…
FWTA: Sarawak State Government Cuts Work Permit Approval to 61 Days
Sarawak's FWTA system has reduced work permit processing from 192 to 61 days, targeting a 30-day turnaround by…
ACI EUROPE Urges Ursula Von Der Leyen to Suspend EU Entry/exit System for Peak Summer
European aviation groups demand a summer pause of the new EU Entry-Exit System as biometric border checks trigger…
Libya Issues 6,000 Electronic Visas via New Wafed and E-Visa Systems
Libya centralizes entry via new Wafed and E-Visa platforms, issuing 6,000 digital visas by June 30, 2026, while…
Montenegro Launches Digital Nomad Visa for Remote Workers
Montenegro targets remote workers with a digital nomad visa requiring an 1,800-euro monthly income, though official 2026 residency…
Drone Nearly Strikes United Airlines Jet Landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, FAA Investigates
A United Airlines jet with 106 passengers narrowly avoided a drone collision while landing at Newark Liberty Airport…
U.S. Department of State Skips APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macau Over Visa Dispute
U.S. boycotts high-level APEC tourism talks in Macau due to Chinese visa rules blocking emergency consular access for…
Chinese Tourists Flock to New Zealand Under Visa-Waiver Trial, Boosting Visitor Spending
New Zealand's 2026 visa-waiver trial generates $215M in 6 months, attracting 80k travelers from Australia via streamlined electronic…
Google Wallet TSA Precheck Touchless ID Works for 100+ Airlines at 65 Airports
Google Wallet adds TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, enabling biometric airport security at 65 U.S. airports for 100+ airlines…