AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoWorld Cup travel watch: FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, followed by South Korea vs Czechia, with host cities across Canada, Mexico and the US and viewing times that swing sharply for Australians. Fan spending & rules: Vancouver’s FIFA fan festival lists beer at $9.50–$10.50 and notes a liquor licence across the site; meanwhile, UK watchdog action targets Ryanair’s “mandatory family seat” fees for parents. Entry and visas: Sri Lanka has waived tourist ETA processing fees for travellers from 40 countries (including Australia) via the ETA system, but the ETA is still required. Airline connectivity: Etihad and Condor expand their frequent flyer deal and add a Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service. Safety alerts for Aussies: DFAT warns against travel to Afghanistan after an Australian-Afghan man was shot dead during a visit home; Indonesia also arrested an Australian fugitive after he hid in a private jet lavatory using a fake passport. Climate impacts: El Niño is officially underway, with forecasts suggesting a very strong event that could intensify floods and droughts.
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