SunExpress to Begin Direct Flights Between Almaty and Izmir in July 2026
SunExpress will begin operating direct flights between Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Izmir, Turkey, starting July 31, 2026. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport announced the route aims to boost trade and cultural ties.
United Airlines Adds Nonstop Houston and Washington Dulles Flights to Cartagena
United Airlines will launch year-round nonstop flights from Houston and Washington Dulles to Cartagena, Colombia starting December 17, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights per route using Boeing 737 aircraft with modern amenities.
Etihad Airways Adds 20 New Routes Following Partnership Agreement
Etihad Airways has added 20 new routes as of July 28, 2026. This expansion followed a major partnership agreement with three other airlines.
WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Ahead of Potential August 2 Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, with the airline responding with a lockout notice set for August 2, 2026. The airline cancelled 76 flights pre-emptively amid unresolved disputes over unpaid ground work hours.
WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Ahead of Potential Flight Attendant Strike August 2, 2026
WestJet cancelled 76 flights on July 30 after CUPE Local 8125 issued a strike notice, with a possible work stoppage starting August 2, 2026. The dispute centers on unpaid ground work claims by flight attendants.
WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Ahead of Possible Flight Attendant Strike Starting This Sunday
WestJet cancelled 76 flights on July 30, 2026, after CUPE Local 8125 issued a strike notice affecting up to 20 flights at Toronto Pearson Airport. A work stoppage may start August 2 at midnight MT.
Strong Odour Triggers U.S. Customs Suspension and Flight Cancellations at Montreal Airport
U.S. Customs operations at Montréal-Trudeau Airport were suspended on July 29 due to a varnish odour. About 20 U.S.-bound flights were cancelled amid the disruption.
American Airlines IT Failure Causes Over 1,100 Flight Delays on July 29, 2026
American Airlines paused all departures nationwide on July 29, 2026 due to an internal IT system failure, delaying over 1,100 flights and canceling 221. The FAA imposed a ground stop which lasted under one hour before operations resumed.
23 US Airports Affected by FAA Delay Programmes July 30; Tampa International Worst
FAA delay programmes on July 30, 2026, affected 23 US airports with 37 total programmes. Tampa International had the longest ground stop due to thunderstorms.
U.S. Customs Halt at Montréal-Trudeau Causes 20 Flight Cancellations
U.S. Customs operations at Montréal-Trudeau Airport were temporarily suspended on July 29, 2026, causing about 20 U.S.-bound flights to be cancelled. The disruption was due to a varnish odour from construction work during the airport's ongoing redevelopment.
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Train Services Cancelled Between London Paddington, Reading, and Heathrow
Train cancellations and delays are impacting services between London Paddington, Reading, and Heathrow. Disruption is expected until 4pm or later on the day of the report.
Thunderstorms Cause 35-Minute Average Flight Delays at Reagan National Airport
The FAA issued a ground delay program at Reagan National Airport on August 16, 2026, due to thunderstorms causing flight delays. Departing flights face average delays of 35 minutes, while arrivals are delayed about 15 minutes or less.
WestJet Unveils New Flight Routes and Fare Deals for 2026
WestJet Airlines announced new routes and fare promotions for the 2026 travel season. The schedule expansion includes more destinations and competitive fares enhancing travel options across Canada and beyond.