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Cathay Pacific and HK Express slash May-June flight schedule as jet-fuel costs spike
Cathay Pacific will cancel about 2 % of flights and HK Express about 6 % between 16 May and 30 June 2026 to offset soaring jet-fuel prices. The cuts hit mainly Asian regional routes plus some Australia, South Asia and South Africa services, forcing corporate travellers to re-plan itineraries. All re-bookings should be issued by 13 April. Fuel now exceeds 40 % of Cathay’s costs, and volatility is expected to continue, challenging Hong Kong’s role as a seamless aviation hub.
Visa-Free Drive Powers 29 % Jump in Foreign Arrivals to China in Q1 2026
New NIA data show 8.32 million foreigners entered China without visas in Q1 2026, nearly 30 % more than a year earlier and now 78 % of all foreign arrivals. The sharp rise underscores how Beijing’s fast-expanding visa-waiver list is revitalising inbound business travel and giving companies more flexibility when deploying staff.
France grapples with multi-hour queues as EU Entry/Exit System sparks 90/180-day rule confusion
On 11 April, a day after EES became fully operational, France reported queues of up to four hours at Channel crossings and key airports as biometric kiosks malfunctioned and officials struggled to enforce the new 90/180-day stay limit. The glitches highlight the urgent need for employers to audit Schengen-day counts and brief travellers on longer border-processing times until systems stabilise.
Australia Rejects 40 % of Indian Student Visa Applications as Integrity Rules Tighten
Australia has quietly shifted India to the highest-risk category in its student-visa matrix, leading to a 40 % refusal rate for applications filed since January 2026. Universities fear enrolment shortfalls and Indian students face steeper financial and documentary hurdles, forcing businesses and families to rethink mobility plans.
Spain’s airports hit by three-hour queues as new EU Entry/Exit System goes live
On 11 April, queues of up to three hours formed at Palma and other Spanish airports during the first weekend of the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System. Airlines say missed connections and half-empty departures hurt schedules, while airport operators want authority to pause the system when waits surge. Companies moving staff through Spain should build in longer ground time and brief travellers on the new enrolment step.
Poland announces 27 April launch of fully-digital MOS residence-permit portal
Poland will switch to an all-digital immigration filing system on 27 April 2026. From that day, most residence-permit applications must be submitted online via the MOS portal; paper forms will no longer be accepted. Foreign nationals whose current status lapses before or shortly after launch must file on paper by 26 April or risk losing legal stay. Businesses should prepare e-signatures and digitise documents immediately.