A fiber-optic cable severed by a contractor at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport caused an FAA ground stop and flight delays on October 14, 2026. Repairs are ongoing while international arrivals face longer U.S. Customs processing.
Carnival Freedom has completed a 35-day dry dock in Marseille with major upgrades including a new whale tail funnel. Bookings are now open for the ship’s 2028/29 sailings from Norfolk.
A 44-year-old woman fell overboard near Zakynthos from the cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas and was rescued after almost 20 hours adrift. The Hellenic Coast Guard led the search involving multiple vessels and aircraft.