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Corporate Travel Programs Embrace AI-Driven Pre-Trip Approvals
Travel Weekly reports that Australian companies are rapidly adopting AI-driven pre-trip approval tools, shifting travel decisions earlier in the booking cycle. The technology promises tighter budget control and improved compliance at a time when airfare volatility and duty-of-care obligations are rising.
Australia earns millions by turning away international students
New DHA figures show almost 4,800 offshore student-visa refusals in March 2026, generating about A$10 million in non-refundable fees. Observers say the tougher stance is designed to cut net migration, but educators warn Australia risks deterring high-quality students and losing export revenue.
Rejection of Sri Lankan student visa applications to Australia surges to 38 per cent
DHA figures show that more than a third of Sri Lankan higher-education visa applicants were refused in February 2026, reflecting Australia’s tougher “Genuine Student” integrity test. The trend strains Sri Lankan households, costs universities revenue, and underscores the need for clearer guidance on compliance.
Qantas woos business travellers with double status credits and 25,000-seat international sale
Qantas has relaunched its Double Status Credits/Points promotion alongside a week-long international sale featuring 25,000 discounted seats. The campaign helps business travellers accelerate elite status while giving Australia’s largest airline an early-winter revenue boost.
Border officers seize 14 kg of heroin hidden in luggage at Sydney Airport
ABF officers confiscated 14 kg of heroin concealed in luggage on flights from Thailand and arrested three men who now face life imprisonment if convicted. The bust highlights intensified border screening at Sydney Airport and potential delays for incoming passengers.