Airlines

GCC airlines launched travel offers in early August 2026 including discounted fares and free date changes on bookings. Travelers benefit from reduced ticket prices and flexible bookings.

Southwest Airlines will start weekly nonstop flights from Austin to San José, Costa Rica, on March 13, 2027. The Saturday service offers a direct link to Costa Rica’s main international airport with convenient flight times.

Severe thunderstorms on August 6, 2026 caused a surge in flight cancellations and delays at Boston Logan, New York LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia, and Charlotte airports. Airlines issued flexible travel waivers and adjusted schedules to manage the disruptions.

Severe storms along the US East Coast caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at major hubs including Boston Logan and New York airports. Airlines implemented flexible waivers and schedule adjustments amid cascading disruptions affecting nationwide air travel.

More than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled during the recent one-day flight attendant strike. Flight delays and cancellations continue days after the strike as the airline works to recover operations.

The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched in October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with digital biometric checks at 29 European countries' external borders. Since early 2026, passengers have faced waits of up to two hours amid operational challenges including duplicated checks, limited kiosks, and staffing shortfalls.

WestJet flight cancellations fell sharply to 16 on August 4, down from over 300 on August 3 after a flight attendants' strike. The airline is recovering but some disruptions remain.

WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights across Canada today. The ongoing flight attendant strike remains the main cause of cancellations.

On August 5, 2026, 21 US airports were under FAA delay programmes totaling 28, with Seattle-Tacoma experiencing the longest ground stop. Thunderstorms and weather-related issues drove most delays.

WestJet canceled hundreds of flights starting August 2 due to a strike by 4,400 flight attendants. Travelers, including Scouts Canada groups stranded abroad, face ongoing delays and costly rebookings.