Two firefighters died battling a building fire near Bordeaux Airport in Mérignac on July 21, 2026. The fire caused flight delays at Bordeaux Airport on July 22.
American Cruise Lines introduced the American Maverick, a 130-passenger ship with 56 staterooms, expanding its New England and Florida coastal offerings. The vessel supports sustainable travel and docks at municipal piers for local business access.
The Danube River in Romania reached its lowest level since 1996, causing cancellations and itinerary changes on European river cruises. Operators including Avalon and Scenic are implementing ship swaps and coach transfers on affected Danube and Rhine routes.