The Trump administration is exploring a $1,000 premium fee structure for tourists and non-immigrant visa applicants seeking expedited interview appointments.
Finance
The White House accepted Qatar’s offer to gift President Donald Trump a modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft, whose modifications will cost under $400 million (as per USAF Secretary).
Virgin Australia will return to the Australian sharemarket after 4 years, with bankers offering shares at $2.90 each for ASX re-listing.
The US State Department approved a $5.6 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines in April, but the Philippine Defence Secretary cast doubt on the purchase during a summit in Singapore.
According to Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires List, 3,028 people hold this title—the largest cohort ever recorded!
Mumbai Airport has implemented a payment policy requiring airlines to provide cash deposits instead of bank guarantees for airport fees.
British Airways (BA) has made headlines as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sean Doyle, earned a £2.1 million ($2.8 million) bonus linked to a long-term share incentive.
Middle Eastern airlines and airports have captured an increasing portion of international business during the recovery period.
IndiGo Airlines (6E) will distribute a 5% salary bonus to its pilots and cabin crew after reporting a record-breaking Q4 profit of ₹3,067 crore for FY2024–25.
Air India launched an extensive network-wide sale that delivers all-inclusive fares across the airline’s domestic and international routes.