AFP steps up airport patrols and behavioural crackdown ahead of Easter travel rush
Philippines warns overseas jobseekers: Australian visitor visa is not a work permit
Brisbane rail strikes and maintenance works threaten airport access through late April
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Weather, runway works and crew shortages cause 38 cancellations and 380 delays across Sydney–Melbourne–Brisbane corridor
A perfect storm of poor weather, runway maintenance and staffing gaps saw 418 services disrupted on 1 April, paralysing the high-volume Sydney–Melbourne–Brisbane air corridor. With Easter demand peaking, travellers face limited rebooking options and potential downstream visa issues if rerouted via foreign hubs.
April brings tougher US, UK, EU and Canadian rules – what it means for Australian business travellers
From 1 April, the US, UK, Canada, EU and New Zealand have rolled out fee hikes, biometric checks and stricter documentation for key visa categories. Although Australia itself has no new rules this month, outbound business and project travellers will face higher costs and longer processing times, requiring updated budgets and schedule buffers.