Category: Travel

The past week has been marked by a series of devastating air accidents worldwide, with over 200 lives lost and several injuries reported. These incidents underscore the risks of air travel and the complexities of aviation safety. Below are the details of the five significant air accidents that occurred this week. Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243:…

The Spanish government has approved a landmark Immigration Regulation aimed at improving the integration of migrants through reforms in work, education, and family policies. Minister of Inclusion, Elma Saiz, described the new regulation as striking “a balance between extending and protecting the rights of migrants and the legal rigor and attention to Spain’s needs.” The…

Travelers planning trips to China have something to celebrate: from November 30, 2024, the visa-free stay duration in China will increase from 15 days to 30 days, while nine additional countries will be included in the visa waiver program. This policy, announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, marks an effort to boost international exchanges and…

Finland accelerates processing times for work-based residence permits, particularly for foreign experts, in response to labor shortages. Specialists now receive decisions within nine days, a decrease from the average of 12 days in September 2023. Processing times for other work permits, permit extensions, and study permits have also significantly improved. Finnish Immigration Service assures that…

Croatia has granted more than 143,000 work permits to foreign nationals in 2024 as part of efforts to alleviate widespread labor shortages across key sectors. Despite the influx, many foreign workers are leaving for other EU countries, fueling concerns over Croatia’s ability to retain skilled talent. Croatian Parliament member Vesna Vučemilović stresses the importance of…

South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant increase in its flight frequencies to key African destinations, starting November 2024. SAA will also increase its flights to Mauritius in December and to Perth in January next year. Starting in November, SAA will operate 12 weekly flights to both Harare and Lusaka, up from the current…

Canada is revising its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program eligibility, introducing key changes for international students post-graduation. Starting November 1, 2024, PGWP criteria will include new language benchmarks and field of study requirements based on student application date. Programs that prepare students for fields with labor shortages, including healthcare, STEM, and trades, will now have…

The UK will introduce the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme in late 2024 to digitise the border and immigration system. Non-European visitors will require an ETA to enter the UK from January 8, 2025, with Europeans following suit from April 2, 2025. ETAs, digitally linked to passports, will allow multiple trips over two years for…

Delta Air Lines has launched its new Airbus A330-900neo on the Accra to New York-JFK route, effective October 2, 2024. The aircraft offers around 1,000 additional seats weekly, increasing capacity by 30% between Ghana and the United States. Travelers can enjoy a premium experience with four cabin classes, including Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select,…