At Least 2 Flight Attendants Injured After Severe Turbulence on United Airlines Flight to LAX
Severe turbulence struck United Airlines Flight 1157 while it approached LAX from Hawaii, injuring four flight attendants. One…
US Visa Issuances Plunge as Cayman Islands and Caribbean Feel Impact
Visa issuances fell across the United States and Caribbean in early 2026. Caymanians received fewer nonimmigrant visas, while…
IATA Taps Onevasco to Speed Visa Checks via Timatic Integration
IATA is connecting OneVasco’s visa concierge to Timatic so travelers can move from checking journey requirements to visa…
IRS Waives Dyed Diesel Penalties Under Executive Order, but Taxes Remain
The IRS waived certain federal penalties for highway use of dyed diesel from October 1 through December 31,…
Ada Colau Accuses Trump Administration of Denying Visa Ahead of Fearless Cities Summit
Ada Colau says the Trump Administration denied her ESTA request to attend the Fearless Cities summit in Puerto…
EES Stay Checker Flags 180-Day Window Errors for Schengen Area Travellers
Reports of rejected trips and conflicting day counts have raised concerns about the EU EES Stay Checker’s records.…
China’s 192 Million Border Crossings in Q3 as Visa-Free Foreign Arrivals Rise 24.1%, Says National Immigration Administration
At a glanceReviewed October 20, 2026 The top 10 origin countries accounted for 63.9% of foreign arrivals. China’s…
Türkiye Raids Visa Agencies Over Guaranteed Appointments and Bot Software
Authorities in Türkiye launched raids across eight provinces as part of an investigation into alleged bot-assisted sales of…
Belarus Hosts Over 200,000 Visa-Waiver Travelers Since January 1, 2026, Belta Reports
Belarus’s visa-waiver program recorded 200,754 travelers from 38 countries during 2026, and the government extended it through December…
TSA’s $45 Confirmid Fee Hits Travelers Without REAL ID or Passport This Autumn
Adults flying domestically without acceptable ID can use TSA ConfirmID for a nonrefundable $45 identity check per person.…
SITA to Acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions by First Half of 2027
SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions from RTX Corporation, adding passenger-processing, check-in, kiosk, baggage and...
U.S. Mission in Nigeria Says Visa Application Fees Are Non-Refundable
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria says visa application fees are non-refundable, including after a refusal. The standard $185…
ETIAS Applications, Not Open, October 15, 2026: What Travelers to France Need to Know
ETIAS is not accepting applications as of October 15, 2026, and the EU has not confirmed a launch…
Europol Backs New SIS Information Alert to Boost Schengen Area Security
The EU launched a new SIS information alert on October 15, 2026, for intelligence from trusted international partners…