US Visa Rejections Sweep Asia: 60% Face Travel Disruption
A US visa rejection crisis sweeps Asia as over 60% of student and tourist applicants face denials under stricter State Department screening rules.
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A US visa rejection crisis sweeps Asia as over 60% of student and tourist applicants face denials under stricter State Department screening rules.
Delta Air Lines launches its first direct route between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta and Riyadh using Airbus A350-900 jets, starting October 23, 2026.
Akasa Air introduces Akasa Elevate, its new tier-based loyalty program offering points on flights and ancillary bookings to reward frequent flyers.
Hong Kong Air Cargo launches a dedicated freighter service from Mumbai, partnering with Aeroprime Group to strengthen India-Hong Kong trade links.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) leads European carrier punctuality with an 84.32% on-time rate, supporting a record-breaking summer tourism season at Copenhagen Airport.
San Francisco International Airport's SF Eats Food Hall wins 'Airport Food Hall of the Year' at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage Awards.
Air Serv launches scheduled domestic flights between Entebbe and Arua, creating a vital trade and safari gateway for Uganda's West Nile region.
Airlines open early booking schedules and pass-based options for 2027, with low-cost carrier promotions capturing passenger traffic ahead of season.
Ben Gurion Airport operations rebound as Terminal 1 reopens, yet inbound foreign visitor arrivals decline by 29.3% in the first half of 2026.
JetBlue introduces an autumn flash sale with domestic fares from $54 and transatlantic routes from $299, alongside a simplified boarding tier structure.
Airwheel expands AI smart luggage and rideable electric carry-on suitcases across 68 countries, prompting new regulatory checks for lithium batteries.
Malaysia Aviation Group orders mandatory drug screening for its pilot workforce of 1,260 crew members following an arrest at Jakarta's airport.