The FAA issued ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports on August 9, 2026, due to severe weather in Chicago. Flights bound for Chicago were held at departure airports, causing average delays of 100 minutes at O'Hare.
Disney Cruise Line plans to launch three new ships in 2029, including two mid-size vessels and a Japan-based Wish-class ship. The Disney Believe, under construction in Germany, is set for a late 2027 debut.
Viking Cruises has opened bookings for over 700 ocean cruise departures in 2028 and 2029 covering 80 voyages across 301 ports. The deployment features two new ships and multiple new itineraries.