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The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is a strategic partner for WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026, held 8-10 September at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event aims to connect global tourism businesses and advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 targets.

The FAA implemented a ground stop at JFK Airport from 8:18 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on September 13 due to thunderstorms. Departing flights faced average delays of 15 minutes into the afternoon.

Air Canada has launched a biometric facial-verification gate pilot with four e-gates at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The program features two enrollment methods for domestic and US-bound passengers, supplied by Dormakaba, Airsphere, and SITA.

Air Canada has launched a pilot biometric facial recognition system at Toronto Pearson Airport using four e-gates for domestic and US flights. Passengers enroll via the airline’s mobile app to enable faster, document-free boarding.

Starting September 2026, Air Canada enabled traveler enrollment via its mobile app for biometric gates at Toronto Pearson. The pilot features one domestic gate and three transborder gates, using facial recognition to replace passport and boarding pass presentation.

Nearly 4,000 U.S. flights were delayed and 334 canceled on September 14, 2026. Operational challenges including weather and staffing issues caused widespread disruptions nationwide.

The FAA issued a ground stop at JFK Airport from 8:18 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on September 13, 2026, due to regional thunderstorms. Departing flights faced average delays of 15 minutes after the ground stop was lifted.

Northern Railway will reroute, reschedule, or cancel over 120 trains in Delhi Division from September 11 to 13, 2026. These changes support security operations for the BRICS Summit and affect local commuter and long-distance services.

Polish train drivers have begun a nationwide go-slow protest citing safety issues. The action is causing extensive delays and disruptions to rail services across Poland.

Bangkok's Airport Rail Link carries 60,000 to 75,000 daily passengers between the city center and Suvarnabhumi Airport. Asia Era One seeks to exit its contracts amid operational losses and maintenance issues.