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Air Baltic to Bring Back Passenger Flights at Liège Airport With Twice-Weekly Canary Islands Service
Latvian carrier Air Baltic announced on 24 March 2026 that it will launch twice-weekly flights from Liège Airport to Tenerife and Gran Canaria starting 25 October 2026. The service restores scheduled passenger operations at the Belgian airport for the first time since January and offers new leisure and business-travel options for residents and companies in Wallonia.
Dublin Airport passenger cap sent air fares soaring, DAA tells Oireachtas
DAA told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that enforcing Dublin Airport’s 32 million annual passenger limit drove European fares up 13 % and cut airline capacity by 3 % during winter 2024/25. The State-owned operator wants swift passage of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 to scrap the cap, warning that uncertainty is deterring airlines and investors. Business travellers and multinationals fear higher costs and weaker connectivity if the restriction is not removed.
State Department Extends $15,000 Visa-Bond Rule to 12 More Countries
From 2 April the U.S. will require up-to-US$15,000 visa bonds from nationals of 12 additional countries, bringing the programme’s reach to 18 nations. The State Department claims success in deterring overstays, but critics warn of inequitable barriers and possible expansion to other visa classes. Corporations receiving short-term visitors must adjust budgets and timelines accordingly.
Spanish Government Blocks Opposition Amendments Aimed at Curbing Mass Regularization of Migrants
Madrid has used its executive veto to stop opposition parties from adding stricter background-check requirements to Spain’s forthcoming extraordinary regularization of some 500 000 irregular migrants. The decision preserves the original, more streamlined procedure and averts extra costs and delays, offering clarity for employers who plan to move or retain foreign workers in Spain.