Etihad extends Middle-East conflict travel waiver to 15 April
DGCA Issues Urgent Advisory Ordering Indian Airlines To Avoid 11 Conflict-Zone Airspaces In West Asia
Iran condemns Australia over humanitarian visas for women’s footballers who protested anthem
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Parliamentary Committee Endorses 10-Year ‘Earned Settlement’ Baseline for Indefinite Leave to Remain
MPs have backed a ten-year residency requirement before migrants can obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain, signalling a major shift away from the current five-year routes. If adopted, the change will force employers to budget for extra visa extensions and could affect talent retention strategies. Businesses are urged to audit assignment policies ahead of expected implementation in 2027.
TSA staffing walk-outs snarl U.S. airport security, forcing two-hour queues at major hubs
Hundreds of unpaid TSA screeners called out sick on 20 March, triggering two-hour security lines at major U.S. airports. The staffing crunch—caused by an ongoing DHS funding stalemate—has immediate cost and scheduling implications for business travelers and mobility managers who rely on predictable domestic connections.
New Canadian Armed Forces Rule Requires Permanent Residents to Hold PR Card for Three Years Before Enlistment
An internal Canadian Armed Forces bulletin confirms that, effective 10 March, permanent residents must have held a PR card for at least three years to enlist. The rule lets recruits apply for citizenship immediately upon joining, but it lengthens the timeline for newcomers who saw military service as a fast track to citizenship and security clearance.
UAE brands Iranian missile and drone barrage ‘terrorist attacks’, tightens entry controls
Late on 19 March the UAE officially labelled Iran’s continuing missile and drone attacks as “terrorist”, a move that immediately expanded the legal powers of immigration and airport security officers. Travellers are already seeing extra document checks and longer cargo inspections at DXB and AUH, and corporate mobility teams are adjusting routings accordingly. The tougher stance also activates limited government compensation for disruption-related costs.
Eid Al-Fitr holiday closures begin across UAE; visa counters and VFS centres shut until 22 March
Eid Al-Fitr public holidays running 19-22 March have closed UAE government offices and third-party visa centres, freezing most paper-based immigration processing until Monday. Online applications remain open, but assignees and business travellers should prepare for passport-handling and onboarding delays.