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The FAA issued ground stops at 7 major US airports today due to severe weather, including at BWI airport. Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed, causing widespread travel disruption nationwide.

Allegiant Air will start nonstop flights from St. Pete-Clearwater to Savannah/Hilton Head on November 15, 2026, and from Sarasota-Bradenton to Portsmouth on November 23, 2026. Introductory fares for the Savannah route begin at $39.

Allegiant Airlines will introduce nine new flight routes in early 2027, mainly hyper-seasonal flights connecting northern U.S. markets to Florida. The airline's only new year-round service is between Cincinnati and Orlando.

On August 20, 2026, 3,012 US flights were delayed and 596 canceled due to severe East Coast thunderstorms. The FAA's Ground Delay Programs caused nationwide disruptions including major hubs like San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia.

The FAA ordered ground stops at Baltimore/Washington International and Ronald Reagan National Airports on August 20, 2026, due to severe weather. Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches affected the DMV area, causing flight delays and cancellations.

The FAA implemented a ground stop at Baltimore/Washington International Airport on August 20, 2026, caused by severe weather conditions. This has led to flight delays and cancellations today.

Zurich Airport's central IT system partially failed on August 18, 2026, causing flight delays, cancellations, and capacity constraints. Manual procedures and restricted recreational flying were implemented during the disruption.

Costa Rica achieved record-breaking international tourist arrivals by air in the first half of 2026, driven by increased flight frequencies and targeted marketing. Growth at the main airports was led by visitors from North America and Europe, boosting the national economy through diverse destinations.

Jordan’s tourism income rose 24.9% in July 2026 to $926.2 million, narrowing its year-to-date revenue decline to 0.2%. Regional conflict disrupted Middle East travel, but Egypt and Oman showed growth.

Sri Lanka launched a tourism campaign on 19 August 2026 targeting $4.2 billion in revenue. The effort focuses on strategic marketing and development to strengthen the tourism sector.