American Airlines faced a nationwide ground stop on July 28, 2026 after an IT outage disrupted systems. The FAA lifted the ban by 8:10 p.m. EDT, but airport-specific delays continued at Charlotte and Miami airports.
Greece led Europe’s tourism growth in early 2026 with arrivals up 38% and spending rising 64.3%. Italy and Malta also posted strong gains amid Europe’s broader rebound.
Dorset has launched a 10-year tourism strategy to attract more international visitors and reduce summer season dependency. The plan supports a £1.6bn visitor economy sustaining nearly 30,000 jobs.