American Airlines is planning to remove those familiar metal bag sizers from boarding gates by late 2025, aiming to make boarding smoother and less stressful. Here’s how the change could affect your next trip, what you need to watch out for, and why this might become a wider airline trend.
October 21, 2025Thinking about visiting the U.S. after September 2025? A major shift in visa rules could make your trip a bit trickier. The U.S. plans to end the convenient ‘drop-box’ visa renewal system for travelers from 57 countries, meaning most applicants will soon need to attend interviews in person. Here’s what that might mean for globetrotters and the travel industry.
September 22, 2025Travelers from 57 countries will soon need to attend in-person interviews to renew U.S. visas as the State Department phases out the popular “drop-box” system. This major shift is expected to bring longer processing times, higher costs, and new challenges for the tourism industry, but it may also mean stronger security and a more personalized consular experience.
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