Etihad publishes 10 March crisis timetable and waives change fees until mid-May
Charleroi Airport confirms full shutdown—no arrivals or departures—during 12 March strike
Czech Embassy in Islamabad to Suspend Visa & Consular Services, 18–29 March 2026
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Nationwide strike to shut down all departures at Brussels Airport on 12 March
Brussels Airport will cancel every outbound flight on 12 March because of a nationwide strike that will shut down security, baggage and some air-traffic-control functions. Around 35,000 passengers must be re-routed, hitting EU business-travel corridors days before major Brussels and Cannes events. Employers should expect cost spikes, extended travel times and possible compliance headaches if assignment schedules shift.
Lex Ukraine 2026: Czechia Re-opens Five-Year Residence Track for Ukrainian Temporary-Protection Holders
Prague has green-lit a second round of its Lex Ukraine residence pathway, letting eligible Ukrainian temporary-protection holders apply for a five-year permit. Registration opens in April, with final biometric appointments from October. The measure offers employers workforce stability but requires early document preparation to meet strict financial and timing criteria.
Brazil Scraps Short-Stay Visa for Irish Citizens Under Ordinance 18/2026
Brazil has waived visitor-visa requirements for Irish passport holders, allowing 90 days of visa-free travel per year for tourism, conferences and business meetings. The unilateral move, effective 4 March 2026, eliminates application fees and lead-times, making it easier and cheaper for Irish firms to send staff to Latin America’s largest market. Airlines and travel managers expect a surge in short-notice corporate trips, while travellers must still observe proof-of-funds and onward-ticket rules.