As of February 20, 2026, travellers who need a French visa must book their appointment online, with walk-ins and informal booking routes removed from the process. France has moved to a mandatory online visa appointment system for foreign nationals applying worldwide, covering both short-stay Schengen visas and long-stay national visas, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com. The change […]
Updated to reflect ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on February 23. Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict. Some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. On February […]
When traveling economy class, items such as amenity kits are a rare find, and certainly receiving one on a long-haul flight feels like a luxurious touch. They have those comfort items that make a long-haul flight more bearable, like a sleep mask, earplugs, and a dental kit. Some airlines have collaborated with designer names like […]
Passengers flying to, from, and within Italy are set to face considerable disruption later this week, following the announcement of a one-day strike on Thursday, February 26, 2026. While local regulations mean that some flights will escape disruption, specifically those on certain routes or at certain times of the day, many are still set to […]
Southwest’s first commercial service took off more than 54 years ago, in June 1971. It was not until July 2014 that its international debut took place. And yet, in 2026, the sheer scale of the evolving carrier’s domestic operation means the international market only accounts for 2% of its total flights.
Papua New Guinea’s domestic airline PNG air has taken delivery of a third ATR 72-100. The 12 year old aircraft registered P2-ATX has been leased from Ireland-based lessor ACIA Aero. It previously saw service with Guardia Indonesia and Citilink. READ: ACIA Aero extends credit facility Commenting on the announcement, Brian Fraser, Chief Executive Officer PNG said, […]
The Boeing 747 is a long-range widebody airliner that has dominated the skies for over fifty years. The four-engine aircraft, which features a unique half-double-decker fuselage, has become one of the most notable aircraft in the history of aviation, and is often called the ‘Queen of the Skies.’ However, since the aircraft was first introduced […]
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. The geographic area in Sabah State subject to Level 2 carveout with a K indicator was revised. Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution on islands and maritime areas off […]
The United States Air Force uses a complex, multi-layered system that approaches airspace management with a number of tactics to ensure that military operations are safe, in peacetime or in conflict. The simplest way military air traffic avoids collisions is through airspace separation. The US military has a large number of Military Operations Areas (MOAs) […]
As of 2026, the United States Navy operates 11 active nuclear-powered supercarriers, more than all other nations combined. While the US remains the undisputed leader, other nations are expanding their capabilities. France is the only other country with a nuclear-powered carrier, but the People’s Liberation Army Navy of China now has three conventional ships, powered […]