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WestJet to Charge for Reclined Seats as of October 2025
Beginning October 2025, WestJet will stop recline in standard economy on reconfigured 737-8 MAX and 737-800 planes; reclining will be…
US Expands Biometric Exit Checks with Photo Verification
CBP’s interim rule requires live biometric facial photos of all departing non‑U.S. citizens, approved September 15, 2025. The cloud‑based TVS…
France Sees More Visa Rejections in 2024-25, Yet Refusal Rate Drops
France handled nearly 3.5 million visa applications in 2024, rejecting 578,441 for a 14.1% refusal rate, down from 2023. Short-stay…
Ground Stops Thursday at Houston Bush International Airport Amid Shutdown
A shutdown-induced staffing shortfall triggered a Ground Stop at Bush International, pausing departures and causing widespread delays. The FAA used…
Staff Shortages Force Periodic Closure of Two Canadian Control Towers
A sustained controller shortage in Canada has caused periodic, safety-driven control tower closures—Winnipeg closed for 30 minutes on August 10,…
Chicago Aviation Budget Hearing: Slot Machines and Shutdown Impacts
At the Oct. 23, 2025 hearing, Chicago’s aviation chief said slot-machine plans are exploratory with no decisions. Shutdowns risk staffing…
Charleroi’s Haitians fall amid deportation fears and job losses
Renewed doubts over TPS and the CHNV parole program have prompted about 800 Haitian residents in Charleroi to consider leaving,…
Board members push CPS for remote learning amid immigration
CPS refused calls for district-wide remote learning during immigration enforcement, citing a narrow Remote Education Policy, state rules, equity concerns,…