China extends visa-free policy to two more European countries

Swiss and Irish nationals have been added to the list

Alaska Airlines finds loose bolts in Boeing 737 MAX 9s

Alaska Airlines has found “many” loose bolts in its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 airliners, according to comments by its CEO, Ben Minicucci

Australia scraps golden visa scheme

Australia has announced the end of its significant investor visa (SIV), in favour of more high skilled worker visas

FCDO updates travel advice for Middle East

The UK government advisory is in response to recent US and UK airstrikes on Houthi militants in Yemen

Over 100 flights are still being cancelled each day by Alaska Airlines

Up to 150 flights are still being cancelled each day by Alaska Airlines due to the ongoing grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet

National state of emergency in Ecuador

A 60-day-long national state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador due to a security crisis and prison riots