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Australia: UAE travel advisory updated — ‘Exercise a high degree of caution’ maintained

Manila: US Embassy issues security alert — political rallies active

Israel: New ETA-IL electronic travel pass required — effective January 1, 2025

South Korea: K-ETA visa waiver extended for US and Canada — through 2026

Thailand: Airport departure tax to jump 53% from June 2026

Saudi Arabia: Plan for travel changes during Ramadan — starting mid-February 2026

Air New Zealand: New direct Auckland–New York route launches September 18

South Korea: Political tensions and demonstrations common in Seoul — avoid rallies

Etihad launches new Charlotte–Abu Dhabi route — first direct link from North Carolina

Solomon Airlines launches major network expansion — new routes from March 2026

Sri Lanka: Dengue fever cases surge in early 2026 — Western Province high risk

Bishkek: Airport restricts terminal access — until May 2026

Air Canada adds 20 new routes for summer 2026 — boosts capacity by 15%

Japan departure tax triples from July 1, 2026 — adds ¥2,000 per person

New Zealand: Seasonal North America routes end in March 2026 — capacity reduction begins March 26

Uzbekistan: Australia and NZ maintain ‘Exercise Caution’ advisories

Baghdad: Aegean Airlines launches first direct EU flight in 35 years — new Athens route

Pakistan suspends visa-on-arrival and VPA programs — requires e-Visa for North American travelers

Tonga: Cyclone risk peaks February-March 2026 — potential for severe storms

Marshall Islands: Book spring and summer travel from Europe now — avoid 20-30% fare increases