Austrian Airlines halts entire Middle-East network until 8 March amid regional air-space closures
Mainland Airlines Offer Free Changes as Middle-East Conflict Shuts Gulf Airspace
SWISS Extends Flight Ban to Dubai and Tel Aviv as Middle-East Airspace Remains Volatile
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Australia doubles Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa fee to AU$4,600
From 1 March 2026 the application fee for Australia’s Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa has jumped 100 per cent to AU$4,600. Government says the hike funds tougher integrity checks and supports its goal of sharply reducing net overseas migration. Universities fear the cost will deter international graduates; employers may face a smaller talent pool.
Air Canada Halts Israel and Dubai Routes as Middle-East Airspace Closes
In response to regional air-space closures, Air Canada has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv until March 8 and to Dubai until at least March 3. Mobility managers must reroute travellers, absorb extra costs, and revisit contingency policies as conflict-related disruptions ripple across international schedules.