TSA to Let Gateside by TSA Precheck Users Skip Ticket Requirement
TSA’s Gateside by TSA PreCheck pilot lets approved members enter secure airport areas without flying. The free pass…
Solomon Islands Launches Electronic Visa System, Director Akosawa Says
Solomon Islands has switched on a new electronic visa system that lets travelers apply, pay, and receive decisions…
Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam Face Worst EES Biometric Check Queues
Border-control waits rose across Frankfurt, Munich, and Amsterdam Schiphol in July 2026 as the EU Entry/Exit System expanded.…
IATA Seeks EES Partial Suspension Option Extended Through Winter Season
IATA wants the EU to keep the EES partial suspension option beyond 6 September, arguing that border systems…
Kyrgyz Envoy Proposes $100–200 Visa Fee for US Visitors in Radio Azattyk Chat
Kyrgyz official Edil Baisalov proposed a $100 to $200 visa fee for U.S. visitors as a response to…
US Embassy Warns Against B1/B2 Visa Misuse for Birth Tourism and Work
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka warned on September 5, 2026, that a B1/B2 visitor visa cannot be used…
FAA Surface Awareness Tech Cuts Runway-Incursion Risk, ADS-B Data Guides Pilots
The FAA has expanded its Surface Awareness Initiative to 100 towers, with 44 more installations planned by the…
Enhanced Passenger Processing at L.F. Wade International Airport Using Facial Comparison Technology
CBP has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport. Eligible U.S. citizens can now use…
Home Office Extends Visitor and Student Route Access to Erasmus+ Participants from October 8
The Home Office has confirmed new Erasmus+ rules from 8 October 2026. Participants can use the UK Visitor…
Newark Airport TSA Egates Debut Facial Matching Touchless ID at Security
Newark Liberty has introduced TSA eGates in United’s Terminal C for eligible TSA PreCheck passengers. The pilot uses…
FAA’s 100th Surface Awareness System Targets Runway Incursions via ADS-B
The FAA has installed its 100th Surface Awareness System to improve runway safety and controller awareness. It plans…
EU Tightens Visa Rules for Russian Tourists with Schengen Entry Ban for Ex-Combatants
EU ministers backed tougher Schengen visa rules for Russian tourists and an EU-wide entry ban for Russian ex-combatants,…
Philippines Visa-Free Entry Expansion to Boost Chartered Flights, Says Tourism Dept.
The Philippines wants to broaden 14-day visa-free entry for Chinese tourists to more destinations beyond Manila and Cebu.…
Nearly 1,000 Business Manager Visa Holders Left Japan in First Half; Immigration Services Agency Revises Reentry Procedures
Japan reported 953 business manager visa holders left without reentry procedures in the first half of 2026, nearly…