Robert Pyne
JetBlue Reports GTF Engine Progress, Denies United Merger Plans
JetBlue Airways resolved many GTF engine issues, reducing grounded planes, while forming the Blue Sky alliance with United…
New Discount Airline Breeze Airways Launches at Albany International Airport
Starting June 5, 2025, Breeze Airways launched affordable nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Raleigh-Durham, Charleston, and…
Austin Airport’s $10.6M Art Contract Faces Resident Backlash
The Austin City Council will decide on $10.6 million art contracts for airport expansion, facing backlash from local…
Cyprus Launches Voluntary Repatriation Program for Syrian Refugees in 2025
Cyprus launches a voluntary repatriation program granting Syrian asylum seekers financial support and special work permits. Running from…
Trump Administration Weighs $1,000 Fee for Faster B1/B2 Visa Interviews
The Trump administration plans a $1,000 fee to expedite B1/B2 visa interviews, supplementing the $185 application charge. Intended…
Glendale Jail Continues Holding ICE Detainees Amid Rising Arrests
Glendale City Jail holds ICE detainees temporarily under a 2007 contract despite California’s sanctuary law SB 54. Rising…
Georgia, Florida, and Virginia Highlighted as Immigration Enforcement Hot Spots
Georgia, Florida, and Virginia are leading intensified immigration enforcement with numerous 287(g) agreements. Florida added special deputy marshals;…
Judges Upholding High Number of ‘Exceptional’ Asylum Claims
U.S. Immigration Judges set records in March 2025 with 10,933 asylum decisions and a 76% denial rate. New…
DHS Directs Officers to Prioritize Enforcement on Visa Overstays
Following a 2025 terror attack by a visa overstayer, DHS is enforcing strict policies including expedited removal and…
Trump Signs Travel Ban on Entry from 12 Countries, Adds Restrictions on 7 More
President Trump's June 2025 travel ban blocks entry from 12 countries and limits visas from 7 others for…
Education Department Finds Columbia University Fails Accreditation Standards
The U.S. Education Department accused Columbia University of anti-discrimination violations, risking accreditation loss. This jeopardizes federal aid for…
TAP Air Portugal Launches New Domestic Flights Between Faro and Funchal
Starting June 2, 2025, TAP Air Portugal offers twice-weekly direct flights between Faro and Funchal on Embraer E190…
UAE Launches New Work Permit Service to Streamline Expat Hiring
Launched in 2025, the UAE’s digital work permit service streamlines hiring foreign workers. It combines multiple steps in…
UK Introduces Stricter Regulations on Student Visa Policies
The UK’s 2025 visa reforms cut post-study work time to 18 months, tighten university sponsorship standards, raise English…
United Airlines Launches New Summer Flights to Funchal and Ponta Delgada
United Airlines launches new nonstop Newark-Funchal flights and expands Ponta Delgada service in summer 2025, increasing seats to…