Fly2Galicia and Wizz Air Launch New Flights to Santiago de Compostela
Fly2Galicia will start direct flights to Santiago de Compostela from eight European cities in December 2026, offering affordable ticket prices. Wizz Air is also expanding flights to Santiago and opening a permanent base in early 2027.
Alaska Airlines Introduces First West Coast Nonstop to Athens, Adds Paris Route
Alaska Airlines will begin nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens on May 12, 2027, and to Paris on May 25, 2027. Both routes use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with fares starting at $999 roundtrip.
Alaska Airlines to Start Seasonal Nonstop Flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris in...
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris starting May 2027. These new routes provide direct West Coast to Europe connections with introductory fares from $999 roundtrip.
Chinese Tourist Visits to Japan Drop 56.1% in July 2026
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan dropped 56.1 percent year-on-year in July 2026, marking eight months of decline. The decrease stems from diplomatic tensions, travel advisories, and visa fee hikes affecting Japan's tourism sector.
Tender Boat Collision Delays Carnival Legend Passengers August 2026
Two tender boats collided near Guernsey Island on August 11, 2026, aboard Carnival Legend, causing delays and missed shore excursions. Carnival reported no injuries and offers refunds for canceled excursions but not for missed ports.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Multiple August 2026 Cruises from Los Angeles
Royal Caribbean has canceled several cruises scheduled for August 2026 aboard Navigator of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas from Los Angeles. These cancellations are part of a fleet redeployment to Asia-Pacific markets for the 2027-28 season.
Body Found After Man Falls Overboard From MS Ambition Off Scotland
A man fell overboard from the MS Ambition near Arbroath on 21 August 2026. His body was recovered after a coordinated search involving lifeboats, coastguard teams, aircraft and a helicopter.
27 US Airports Under Delay Programmes on 2026-08-23, Denver Worst Hit
FAA delay programmes on August 23, 2026, impacted 27 US airports with 36 active programmes. Denver International faced the longest delays due to thunderstorms.
Hyatt Vivid Cancun Opens as Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort in August 2026
Hyatt Vivid Cancun opened in August 2026 as an adults-only all-inclusive resort with 416 ocean-view rooms. The property provides unlimited dining and diverse activities near Cancun International Airport.
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit opens as Thailand’s first Fairmont hotel
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit opened on August 23, 2026, as the first Fairmont hotel in Thailand with 416 rooms. The hotel features over 2,000 square meters of event space and a luxury lifestyle concept in central Sukhumvit.














