Airline News

South Korea has recorded over two million international visitors in early 2026. Growth is driven by travelers from China, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.

A sinkhole closed a runway at LaGuardia Airport on May 20, 2026, resulting in significant flight delays and cancellations. The Port Authority issued alerts to keep travelers informed.

On May 20, 2026, more than 2,000 flights were delayed and over 50 canceled across European airports. Major airlines including Air France and British Airways were among those affected.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 will host over 3,000 exhibitors including global airlines such as United and Lufthansa. The event also features tourism boards and cruise leaders, highlighting its broad industry scope.

Brazil will join other prominent countries at ITB China 2026, contributing to increased B2B travel trade activity during the event held in China.

Flight Centre Travel Group has invested $5 million in Blockskye, a travel technology company focused on corporate travel payments. The investment targets improvements in financial transaction systems for business travel.

As travel to the Middle East slows down in 2026, travelers worldwide are favoring short-haul trips within Europe. This shift is driving a surge in regional tourism for summer vacations.

The 2026 Middle East conflict has resulted in the cancellation of more than 21,000 flights worldwide. Travel disruptions are most severe on routes linked to the Middle East and nearby regions.

Over 50 flight cancellations and nearly 280 delays disrupted major Canadian airports including Toronto and Vancouver on May 20-21, 2026. Thousands of travelers faced interruptions from multiple airlines.

Severe thunderstorms in Texas caused the FAA to impose ground stops at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays. Several major Texas airports experienced travel disruptions, stranding thousands of passengers.