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A two-day strike by Kenya Aviation Workers' Union disrupted flight operations at Nairobi’s JKIA on August 31, 2026. Thousands of passengers experienced delays and RwandAir cancelled two flights due to air traffic control issues.

From 2026, Japan will raise single-entry visa fees fivefold to 15,000 yen for travelers from non-exempt countries. The government aims to manage overtourism and fund infrastructure upgrades in heavily visited areas.

A shuttle bus crash at Newark Liberty International Airport on August 31, 2026, injured 13 people and caused the closure of Terminal B’s Departure Level 3 road. Flight operations continued with minor delays and affected passengers were advised to check airline updates.

A shuttle bus crash at Newark Liberty International Airport on August 31, 2026, injured 13 and closed Terminal B Departure Level 3 road. Flights continue with delays and some cancellations as investigations proceed.

Palawan held its three-day travel and trade expo at Ayala Center Cebu from October 23 to 25, 2026, aiming to generate ₱25 million in bookings. The event leveraged direct flights from Cebu to key Palawan destinations to capture the Visayas domestic market.

The 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City began August 27 at SECC, with over 520 exhibitors and 260 buyers from 40+ countries. The event features new tourism trends and public cultural experiences.

A shuttle bus crashed into a barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal B early on August 31, injuring 13 people. The accident caused the closure of Terminal B’s Departure Level 3 road and minor flight delays under 15 minutes.

Rail services across key UK routes will face major disruptions over the August 31 bank holiday weekend due to engineering works and RMT strikes. Replacement buses and reduced timetables will be in effect on multiple lines.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has completed over 100 kilometers of piers on its elevated corridor in Maharashtra, advancing toward the 2027 Gujarat launch. Three elevated stations including Thane, Virar, and Boisar are under construction to enhance regional connectivity and ecological protection.

East Midlands Railway will cut services at London St Pancras due to RMT strike action starting late August 2026. Passengers should travel only if essential during this period.