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H-1B Grace Period After Job Loss Could Soon End

Student Visa Refusal in Australia: What Is the Success Rate of Getting Approved?

See how hard it is to get an Australian student visa approved by course and passport, what causes a student visa refusal, and what you can do to fix it.

Saudi Package Visa 2026: Who Qualifies, What It Costs and Where to Buy One

Saudi Arabia’s Package Visa issues a tourist visa with an approved travel package for seven nationalities. Here is who qualifies, what it costs, and the three accredited agencies that sell it.

Is It Safe to Travel to Abha Right Now?

Is Abha safe to visit right now? Compare official travel advisories, Yemen-border risk zones and live Wego flight fares to Abha before you book.

Is It Safe to Travel to Jizan (Jazan) Right Now?

Is Jizan safe to visit right now? Compare official travel advisories, Yemen-border risk zones and live Wego flight fares before you book.

Is Wizz Air Back in Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Every Route and Start Date (2026)

Wizz Air returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 25 October 2026. Every route loaded for sale, with operating days and from-fares, checked against live inventory.

Europe Airport Strikes 2026: Live Strike Calendar and Your Rights

Live Europe airport strike calendar: every confirmed Italy and Spain date, who is walking out, and whether you can claim compensation.

Japan Opens Fully Online Tourist Visa Applications for Singapore Residents

Singapore residents can now apply for a Japan tourist visa fully online, with no visa centre visit and a minimum 10 day wait.

Thailand Visa-Free Entry for Indians: 30-Day Rules From 15 September 2026

From 15 September 2026 Indian passport holders get 30 days visa-free in Thailand instead of 60, for tourism only. The rules, live fares from six Indian cities, and where to stay.

Is Najran Airport (EAM) Open? Live Status, Terminals & Airlines (2026)

Is Najran Airport open after the September 2026 Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia? Live status, terminals, airlines and flights to Najran (EAM).

Is Jizan Airport (GIZ) Open? Live Status, Terminals & Airlines (2026)

Is Jizan Airport open after the September 2026 Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia? Live status, terminals, airlines and flights to Jizan (GIZ).

Etihad Flies Abu Dhabi to the Red Sea from 4 October: Schedule and Fares

Etihad flies Abu Dhabi to the Red Sea from 4 October 2026, weekly then twice weekly from 25 October. See the schedule, fares from AED 2,651 and resorts.

Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa 2026: How to Apply for the eVisa to Saudi Arabia

UK Air Traffic Control Outage: Which Airlines Cancelled Flights and What You Are Owed

A NATS failure cancelled around 2,145 UK flights on 8 and 9 September 2026. See what your airline cancelled, what the CAA ruled on compensation, and how to claim what you are still owed.

GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before It Launches

The GCC unified tourist visa still has no launch date, no published fee and no application portal. Here is where it actually stands, and what the Gulf hops cost today.

Dubai Launches Click and Travel: Mobile Passport Checks at the Airport Allows You to Skip Queues

GDRFA Dubai has launched Click and Travel, a mobile passport control service in which an officer clears your entry or departure where you stand, in roughly 12 to 15 seconds. Here is what changes for travellers.

Saudi’s Autumn Celebrations: The Biggest Events Worth Travelling For

Are Flights to Bali Cancelled? Volcano and Airport Status (September 2026)

Some are. Bali’s airport is open and international flights are running, but 108 domestic movements to and from Jakarta and Bandung were cancelled or moved. Check your trip type. Updated 7 September 2026.

Is It Safe to Travel to Indonesia Now?

Is Indonesia safe to travel to in 2026? Get the current advisory status, Papua no-go zones, Bali crime patterns, Merapi activity, and the new criminal code.

Is Jakarta Airport Closed? Anak Krakatau Volcano Disruption and Airline Status (September 2026)

Every airport Anak Krakatau closed is open again and all major airlines are flying. See what your airline still owes you and how long you can legally stay.

Cool Days to Lively Nights: A Saudi City Guide for Families

A family itinerary for Saudi Arabia, with museums, aquariums, skyline views and waterfront walks in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, plus selected 2026 events and current visa and flight guidance for travellers from India and Pakistan.

Singapore 4-Star Hotels: The Best Pick in Each Area, at Live Prices

Live Wego prices for Singapore’s four-star hotels, area by area: 75 well-reviewed properties from SGD 144 a night, with the best pick in each area.

Dubai Staycation Deals September 2026: Biggest Hotel Discounts This Month

Live Wego prices for a Dubai staycation this September: the biggest hotel discounts for each remaining weekend, from AED 108 a night.

Deepavali 2026 in Singapore: Your Long Weekend, Flights and Hotels

Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November, and most of Singapore gets the Monday off too. See what flights cost for the three-day break and where to stay.

Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 in Jeddah: Schedules, Flights and Where to Stay

Gulf Cup 27 runs 23 September to 6 October in Jeddah. Pick your team for its fixtures, grounds and return fares, plus where to stay near each stadium.

PIA Flies London – Pakistan Daily Starting October

PIA flies London to Pakistan every day from 27 October 2026. See which days go to Islamabad, which go to Lahore, the return days, and PIA fares from London.

Deepavali 2026 in Malaysia: Your Days Off, Flights and Hotels

Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November. See how many days off your state actually gets, what flights from Kuala Lumpur cost for the break, and where to stay.

UAE National Day Flight Deals 2026: Where to Fly for the Eid Al Etihad Break

Live nonstop fares from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for the Eid Al Etihad break, and which destinations charge a holiday premium.

Sharjah to Düsseldorf Flights: Air Arabia’s New Daily Nonstop From 16 December 2026

Air Arabia starts its Sharjah to Düsseldorf nonstop on 16 December 2026, flying daily. Compare fares by month, check the flight times day by day, and pick where to stay.

Thailand Visa Free 2026: 30-Day Rules and How Long Each Passport Gets

Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days on 15 September 2026. Find your passport, see exactly how long you get, and what to do if 30 days is not enough.

flynas Launches Pristina to Madinah Flights: Weekly Nonstop From 26 October 2026

flynas opens a weekly Pristina to Madinah nonstop on 26 October 2026. Flight times, fares by month, the visa route for a Kosovo passport, and where to stay.

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk: Schedules and Fares

Qatar Airways resumes Doha flights to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk this winter. First-flight dates, twice-weekly schedules and live fares in QAR.

India Stops Stamping Boarding Passes at Immigration From 1 September 2026

India’s Bureau of Immigration has ended boarding pass stamping at departure immigration counters from 1 September 2026, and e-boarding passes are now accepted at all international airports in the country. Here is what changes for travellers.

Lionel Messi Museums and Exhibitions Around the World: Where to See His Story After the Argentina Farewell

Messi retired from Argentina, not from football. Every museum and exhibition, which ones are open now, how to fly there, and where to stay near each.

Pakistan Holidays & Long Weekends For 2026: Plan Your Vacation With Wego’s Public Holiday Calendar

The Fun Don’t Stop at Sundown: Your Guide to Malaysia’s F1 and MotoGP Double-Header at Sepang

Sepang’s 2026 motorsport double-header pairs F1’s October comeback with the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia in November, and race day is only half the story. Here’s how to turn either weekend into a full day and night in Kuala Lumpur, from Jalan Alor’s food stalls to the Petronas Towers lit up after dark.

Uzbekistan Soon Visa-Free for Indians: Our Guide on Flights, Hotels and the Latest Entry Rules

Uzbekistan announced a 30-day visa-free regime for Indian citizens on 30 August 2026, but it is not yet law. Check what applies today, compare flight fares from 7 Indian cities, find the cheapest month to fly Delhi to Tashkent, and browse top-rated hotels in Tashkent and Samarkand.

Oman Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan: Where to Go and Stay?

Every Oman long weekend to the end of 2027, with live Wego fares from Muscat. National Day 2026 is Wednesday 25 to Thursday 26 November: four days off for no annual leave.

Best Time to Book Flights Home for Diwali 2026: Dubai to India Fares for the Holiday

Wego booking data debunks the Diwali fare “surge”: Dubai-India fares barely move for Diwali itself. December and summer are the real peaks, and Mumbai and Delhi are the cheapest routes. Here’s when to book.

UAE National Day Hotel Deals 2026: Live Prices in 6 UAE Cities

Live Wego prices for the 2-5 December Eid Al Etihad break across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain. Rooms from AED 316 a night, filterable by city and sortable by biggest price drop, plus what the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix does to the capital’s rates.

Malaysia Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan: Where to Go and Stay?

UK Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027: Long Weekends for Every Nation

The next UK bank holiday is Monday 31 August 2026 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland — Scotland’s next is 30 November. See every remaining 2026 date.

Nepal Floods 2026: Kathmandu Flight Status and Airline Change Policies

Kathmandu airport is open and no airline has cancelled, but the Prithvi Highway is still cut at Krishnabhir. See which routes fly and when the road may reopen.

Is SpiceJet Safe? What India’s DGCA and AAIB Records Actually Show (2026)

Singapore Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Every Public Holiday and How to Stretch It

One national list of 11 public holidays, the same for everyone in Singapore. What changes is the weekday it lands on: a holiday on a Sunday earns you the Monday, one on a Saturday earns only pay or a day in lieu. Four leave days over Christmas buy 10 days off, and three in May 2027 buy nine. Plus live fares from Changi.

Wego Promo Codes 2026: 6 Codes That Actually Work

Six real Wego promo codes for 2026, what each one saves, and the one page you must start from or the code will not apply at checkout.

Saudi and France Announce New Theme Parks Near Paris

Saudi Arabia and France have announced a theme park destination at Cergy-Pontoise, north west of Paris. Here is what each official source actually confirms, and the two Qiddiya parks you can ride now near Riyadh.

New Zealand Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Every Public Holiday, Province by Province

New Zealand has eleven national public holidays and a twelfth that is yours alone. Pick your province to see when your anniversary day falls, what each long weekend costs in annual leave, and where you can fly from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown. Three leave days buy eleven days off over Christmas.

Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2027: Tickets, Flights and Hotels in Monte Carlo

Compare live Wego fares into Nice from ten cities across three date windows for the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix, plus what a bed costs in Monaco, on the coast and in Nice.

South Africa Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Every Public Holiday and Where to Go

One national list of 12 public holidays, the same in all nine provinces. What changes is the weekday it lands on: a holiday on a Sunday earns you the Monday, one on a Saturday buys you nothing at all. Three leave days in March 2027 buy 10 days off. Plus live fares from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha.

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Ticket Prices & Grandstand Guide

The 2026 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix runs 3 to 6 December at Yas Marina Circuit. Compare live return fares from ten cities into Abu Dhabi or Dubai, see what a room near the circuit really costs against an ordinary week, and check the promoter’s current grandstand prices from AED 2,395.

Indonesia Long Weekends 2026: Plan Your Year-End Break

Four leave days around Christmas buy 11 consecutive days off in Indonesia. Plan your Nataru break with the interactive planner, plus every 2026 holiday and which ones cost you a leave day.

How to Book Umrah Online From Your Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Umrah packages are now bookable end to end from a phone at wego.com/umrah. A screen-by-screen walkthrough with live prices, plus the visa, vaccination and Hajj-season rules the booking screen does not tell you.

Australia Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Every Public Holiday, State by State

Every state and territory sets its own public holidays, so the same Monday is a paid day off in New South Wales and an ordinary working day in Victoria. Pick your state to see which long weekends you actually get, what each one costs you in leave, and the cheapest fares from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Philippine Long Weekends 2026 and 2027

Every Philippine long weekend to the end of 2027, with the one thing holiday lists leave out: whether each day off is paid. Regular holidays pay you for not working. Special non-working days are no work, no pay by default. Two leave days over Christmas buy 11 days off if you count both, six if you only count the paid ones. Plus live Wego hotel rates showing that Undas, the busiest travel weekend of the year, does not move the room price at all.

US Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Every Federal Holiday and What Each Trip Costs

Eleven federal holidays, 17 long weekends to 2027. See which cost no annual leave, plus the cheapest nonstop fares from New York, Chicago, Dallas and LA.

Trump Administration Plans to Revoke Up to 200,000 Visas From Asylum Seekers

Canada Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Every Statutory Holiday, Province by Province

Canada has no national holiday list, so the same Wednesday is a paid statutory day in British Columbia and an ordinary working day in Ontario. Pick your province to see which long weekends you actually get, what the same trip costs you in leave days, and the cheapest fares from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.

Bahrain Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan: Where to Go and Stay?

Bahrain has the Gulf’s longest holiday list. Eid al-Adha 2027 gives six days off for no annual leave and nine for one. Plan every 2026 and 2027 long weekend, and compare live Wego fares from Bahrain or Dammam.

India Long Weekends 2026 and 2027: Which Days to Book Off, and Where to Fly

Only seven central holidays give a free three-day weekend before the end of 2027. See which days to book off, and live Wego fares from four metros.

Trump Administration Pauses US Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide

The Full List of Silent Airports in 2026: Which Ones Have No Boarding Calls?

King Khalid Terminal 5 went silent on 19 August 2026. All 17 silent airports, what each one still announces, how to keep track of your flight, and from-fares to fly there.

Qatar Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan

Qatar’s Eid al-Adha 2027 is nine consecutive days off if you work for the government and three if you do not. Live Wego fares and hotel rates for every Qatar long weekend to the end of 2027.

Saudi National Day Flight Deals 2026: Live Fares and Visa Rules for Top Destinations

Live return fares from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam for the 23 to 26 September break, with each destination marked for the visa a Saudi passport needs.

Kuwait Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan: Where to Go and Stay?

Two live Wego tools for every Kuwait long weekend to the end of 2027: a flight planner priced from Kuwait International across fifteen nonstop destinations and five holiday windows, and a stay planner with full room rate sheets for Dubai, Bahrain, Muscat and Istanbul. Plus every Kuwait public holiday to the end of 2027.

You Can Now Fly to Aswan With Jazeera Airways: What Kuwait’s Newest Egypt Route Means for You

Jazeera Airways opens Kuwait to Aswan on 25 October 2026. The leg-by-leg schedule, what the nonstop costs by month in KWD, how Aswan prices against all nine of Jazeera’s Egyptian routes from Kuwait, and 12 places to stay, all on live Wego data.

Saudi Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan: Where to Go and Stay?

Two live Wego tools for every Saudi long weekend to September 2027: a flight planner priced from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam across nine destinations, and a stay planner with full room rate sheets plus nine more hotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla and Abha. Plus every Saudi public holiday to the end of 2027.

Sun, Surf & Souks: Your Ultimate Moroccan Summer Family Escape

Multan to Riyadh Flights: airblue’s New Twice-Weekly Nonstop

airblue opens a twice-weekly Multan to Riyadh nonstop on 26 September 2026 as PA 874 and PA 875. Everything the airline has confirmed so far, plus where else Multan flies nonstop.

Sharjah to Frankfurt Flights: Air Arabia’s New Daily Nonstop From 15 December

Air Arabia flies Sharjah to Frankfurt daily from 15 December 2026. G9 682 and G9 683 times, fares from AED 2,163 return, baggage, and how it compares.

Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix 2026: Tickets, Flights and Hotels in Baku

Compare live Wego fares to the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix from ten cities across three date windows, plus every bookable hotel inside the Baku City Circuit ring.

Every IMAX 70mm Cinema in the World: Interactive Guide

All 41 true IMAX 70mm cinemas, searchable by city and country, with the airport to fly into and live Wego rates for stays near the three closest to the Gulf.

UAE Long Weekends 2026 and 2027 Travel Plan: Where to Go and Stay?

Two live Wego tools for every UAE long weekend to August 2027: a flight planner priced from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah across nine destinations, and a staycation planner with the full room rate sheet plus ten more hotels in four emirates. Plus every remaining UAE public holiday.

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