Europe Will Stop Stamping Passports
Europe’s Schengen countries will soon stop stamping the passports of foreign visitors, ahead of ETIAS coming into effect in 2026.
Tag: Visas & Immigration
Australia’s Ridiculous LAGs Checks at the Boarding Gate: Why Is This Still a Thing?
The Australian government mandates secondary bag checks for Liquids, Aerosols & Gels (LAGs) at the boarding gate for inbound flights. This ridiculous policy achieves nothing and should end.
Have Australians Stopped Flying to the USA? Here’s What the Data Says…
Despite many anecdotal reports, the real-world data tells us that Australians are still flying to the USA. In fact, Australia-USA passenger numbers are up 4% compared to 2024. But that doesn’t tell the whole story, and there’s one particularly surprising trend.
Chile Removes Visa Requirement for Australians
Since 17 September 2025, Australian citizens no longer need to apply for a visa to enter Chile for up to 90 days.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Considers Norfolk Island an International Destination
Qantas Points Club members are earning fewer status credits on flights to/from Norfolk Island because Qantas treats the Australian territory as an international destination. It hasn’t disclosed this anywhere.