The Philippines now allows citizens of 46 African countries, as well as the US, UK, Canada, and Japan, to enter visa-free for 30 days. Nigeria, China, and India are excluded from this policy.
Northern Territory Top End tourism operators fear business closures after a delayed dry season and federal visa reductions. Proposed caps on working holiday visas would reduce seasonal workforce availability.
About 100 flights were cancelled at Brussels Airport on October 8, 2026, as ground handlers went on strike. The disruption included cancellations on routes connecting with the UK.