AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal (from May 29, in action since June 1) letting travelers book one itinerary on one ticket, with checked baggage through and fewer duplicate fees—linking Eastern Caribbean islands and Guyana to Air Caraïbes services including French Guiana and onward connections to Paris-Orly. Regional Aeriallift Fix: Another set of airline partnerships is being framed as a push to reduce the Caribbean’s fragmented airlift, aiming to make island-hopping cheaper and simpler for visitors and locals. Travel Health Reminder: UK travelers are being warned that nearly half don’t have a GHIC card, which can help cover state-provided medical treatment abroad at local cost in many destinations—though it doesn’t replace travel insurance. Asylum & Protection Update (France): A new AIDA report reviews 2025 changes in France’s asylum procedures, reception, detention, and protection rates, with 2025 asylum registrations and first-instance protection figures highlighted. Animal Health Risk: A resurgence of New World screwworm is reported reaching the US, tied to illegal cattle smuggling—an issue that can affect animal health and cross-border controls. Sports Tourism Angle: Concacaf confirmed details for the 2026/27 Nations League, with Guyana in League B and matches planned in September-October and November 2026.
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