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Air France Suspends Madagascar Flights Amid Security Crisis (2025)
Following escalating protests and a reported CAPSAT mutiny in Antananarivo, Air France paused Paris–Antananarivo flights October 11–13, 2025.…
FAA Lifts Weather-Related Ground Stop at PHL; Delays Persist
A weather-related ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport ran from about 8:30 a.m. ET to 9:21 a.m. ET,…
Sault Ste. Marie Airport Sees Modest Passenger Decline in 2025
September 2025 passenger traffic at Sault Ste. Marie Airport fell 1.8% to 12,850; August down 5.9%. Year-to-date total…
U.S. Leads Global Airport Upgrades Funding Under IIJA, Boosting Jobs
The U.S. committed over $15 billion via the IIJA to modernize airports in 2025, with FAA grants funding…
Etihad Expands Krabi Connectivity with New Abu Dhabi Flight Route
Starting October 9, 2025, Etihad will operate six weekly direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Krabi (EY 424/425),…
Air China and Chengdu Airlines Cancel 22 Flights in Beijing, Shanghai
Air China and Chengdu Airlines canceled 22 flights on Oct 11–12, 2025 across Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai, causing…
Takaichi Victory Signals Delayed Immigration Reform in Japan
Takaichi’s LDP victory in October 2025 shifts Japan toward stricter immigration, including a proposed Business Manager Visa capital…
Houston Police ICE Calls Rise 1,000% Since Trump Took Office
Federal policy changes in January 2025 coincided with a 1,000% increase in Houston police calls to ICE. National…
Swinney backs pause on asylum arrivals to Glasgow amid housing crisis
John Swinney backs a temporary pause on new asylum transfers to Glasgow amid a declared housing emergency. The…
Shutdown Triggers Nationwide Flight Delays; 170 Rural Airports At Risk
The October 1, 2025 federal shutdown is disrupting U.S. aviation: staffing shortfalls among controllers and TSA staff caused…
UK Remains Top Choice for International Students in 2025 Surveys
The UK led international student preference in 2025, with 82% of recruiters favoring it and a 16% rise…
Brussels Tightens Third-Country Visa Rules as EU Migration Pact Grows
Following an October 7, 2025 parliamentary vote, the EU will more easily suspend visa-free travel for 61 countries.…
Vietnam Airlines Expands Vietnam–Philippines Links With Direct Flights
Vietnam Airlines runs seven weekly nonstop flights to Manila since June 17, 2024, and will add three weekly…
Moore Questions Funds for Immigration Lawyers in Psychiatric Care
Maryland is reviewing state-paid immigration lawyers for roughly 140 psychiatric patients as hundreds await beds. MD law mandates…
flydubai NW25 Maldives Service Increases: Frequencies Rise in 2025/26
flydubai expands Dubai–Male frequencies for NW25, moving to 21 weekly flights from November 28, 2025, and 28 weekly…