Airline News

Rising airfare prices in 2026 are driving US tourists to select affordable destinations within the Americas. Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, and Caribbean nations report increased tourism amid this shift.

A travel package to attend the Italian Grand Prix at Monza includes flights and a five-night hotel stay for under £800. This offer provides a budget-friendly way to enjoy the race.

Flight disruptions are increasing across Dubai and regional Middle Eastern airports amid rising US-Iran tensions and recent attacks in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. Passengers should anticipate possible delays and cancellations.

Delta Airlines has begun nonstop flights from Boston to Nice in 2026, offering direct air service to the French Riviera. This route extends Delta’s Mediterranean network to include U.S. travelers.

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Viva’s Puerto Rico sailings for most of 2026 and will reposition the vessel to Miami as its new homeport through 2028. This impacts hundreds of voyages and shifts the Caribbean focus to Miami and the Bahamas.

SNCF and Trenitalia workers held strikes on June 10 and 11, causing widespread rail service cancellations and delays in France and Italy. Millions of passengers experienced disruptions to both high-speed and regional train services.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority awarded a $3.5 billion contract for Central Valley infrastructure and appointed a private group for future network expansion.

Mexico led North America in travel and tourism growth in 2025, achieving the top spot for visitor arrivals and tourism spending that year.

Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport faced several operational disruptions with five flight cancellations and about 100 delays affecting multiple airlines. Flights to and from the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean were among those impacted.

Southwest Airlines has ended service on 43 routes to Florida markets. Travelers must seek other flight options due to these route cancellations.