WestJet canceled over 300 flights on August 3, 2026, after a flight attendant strike began on August 2. The strike ended early August 3 with a tentative agreement, but flight cancellations continued on August 4.
More than 2,200 flights were delayed and 726 canceled across the US Northeast on August 3-4, 2026 due to severe thunderstorms. JetBlue led cancellations with 134 flights dropped amid FAA ground stops at eight major airports.
The inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh event will take place in September 2026, attracting over 6,500 visitors and 150 buyers. Saudi Arabia's tourism sector grew strongly with 37.2 million visitors and SAR82.7 billion spending in Q1 2026.