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OCI Card-Holders Must Submit e-Arrival Form 72 Hours Before Arrival
From 1 October 2025, all foreign visitors, including OCI card-holders, must file an e-Arrival Form online within 72 hours before…
Alaska Airlines IT Outage: Cancellations and Recovery Timeline
A primary data center failure on Oct. 23 triggered a systemwide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon, lifting at 11:30…
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…
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…
Japan to Raise Departure Tax and Visa Fees in 2026
Japan will raise its ¥1,000 departure tax and increase long‑standing visa fees in fiscal 2026 to fund airport upgrades, security,…
Five US Visa Updates Before Applying: Includes $250 Integrity Fee
Starting late 2025, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee, largely end interview waivers, and limit third-country appointments.…
Alaska Airlines IT Outage Triggers Three-Hour Nationwide Ground Stop
A critical third‑party hardware failure on July 20, 2025 caused an Alaska Airlines nationwide ground stop from about 8:00 p.m.…
Khartoum Airport Reopens for Domestic Flights Amid Drone Attacks
On October 22, 2025 Khartoum International Airport reopened for domestic flights after 30 months; drone strikes nearby raised security doubts.…