New Zealand First announced plans to replace the Accredited Employer Work Visa with a Skilled Work Visa limiting migrants to genuine labour shortages. Immigration adviser Hemant Kaushal highlighted risks for lower-skilled workers amid frequent policy changes.
The European Union will propose stricter visa rules for Russian tourists in January 2027. In 2025, nearly 478,000 Russian tourist visas were issued for the Schengen Area.
A damaged fiber-optic cable caused a ground stop and major flight delays at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on October 13, 2026. Repair crews worked onsite while Houston Airports coordinated with airlines and Customs amid the disruption.