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More than 600 flights were canceled and over 1,000 delayed at Chicago O’Hare on July 3 due to FAA ground stops caused by severe thunderstorms. Disruptions at United Airlines’ ORD hub extended into July 4 with ongoing weather warnings.

Travel Madness Expo 2026 launched in Pasay on July 10. Organizers expect tourism to recover in the Philippines during the second half of 2026.

The EU launched the biometric Schengen Entry/Exit System in October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric checks. Significant border delays have been reported at major airports in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France, prompting calls from airlines to allow temporary suspensions.