Emirates Cancels All Flights to Antananarivo Amid Madagascar Unrest
After protests and a military mutiny, Emirates indefinitely suspended the Dubai–Seychelles–Antananarivo route (EK707/708) in early October 2025, confirmed…
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Etihad Expands with Used and Leased A321LRs Amid Global Shortage
To navigate a global aircraft shortage, Etihad is adding new and leased Airbus A321LRs in 2025—first delivered July…
Saudia and Etihad Cancellations Stranded Passengers in Jeddah Abu Dhabi
On October 15, 2025, Saudia and Etihad faced disruptions causing at least 12 cancellations and 307 delays across…
Teens Who Sued Hawai‘i Say Aviation Plan Fails to Decarbonize
A 2024 court settlement requires Hawaii to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045. The 2025 plan meets the…
Why FedEx Is Slashing Daytime U.S. Flying After USPS Loss
After the USPS air contract moved to UPS on September 29, 2024, FedEx will cut 60% of daytime…
Meta Scraps Chicago Facebook Page Tracking ICE After DOJ Request
After a DOJ request, Meta removed a Chicago Facebook page on October 14, 2025, for sharing real-time ICE…
Hillsboro Woman Charged with Assaulting Federal Officer Near ICE Facility
Samuel Westcott, 19, was charged October 12, 2025, with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly refusing orders and…
Riverside Adopts Immigration Transparency Resolution with IDs Today
Riverside’s council passed a 4-3 resolution (effective October 15, 2025) requiring marked vehicles and visible ID for federal…
From Dallas to Alaska: New H-1B Fee Could Strain School Staffing
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, effective September 21, 2025, threatens international teacher hiring nationwide. States with…
Washington Conference: Attorneys Address an Unsettling Immigration Era
Nationwide expansion of expedited removal and increased ICE raids have intensified enforcement, threatened TPS and Dreamer protections, and…