WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Amid One-Day Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights on August 5, 2026, amid a one-day flight attendant strike. The airline is resuming operations but disruption effects continue today.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights as Flight Attendant Strike Continues
WestJet cancelled over 300 flights starting August 2, 2026, due to a cabin crew strike. The airline is working to restore services amid ongoing delays and passenger disruptions.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 to Showcase Saudi Tourism Growth and Partnerships
WTM Spotlight Riyadh will launch in September 2026, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector growth and resilience. The event expects over 6,500 industry visitors to support Vision 2030 tourism goals.
Over 10,000 delegates to attend Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 in Nairobi
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2026 will take place October 6-8 at Nairobi's Uhuru Gardens, hosting over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries. The 16th edition, emphasizing digital transformation and the MICE sector, aims to boost Kenya's tourism growth ahead of a 5 million tourist target by 2027.
Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 in Nairobi Targets 5 Million Visitors
The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo will be held in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, bringing together over 40 countries. Kenya aims to boost international arrivals to five million visitors annually by 2027.
EU’s Biometric Entry/Exit System Delays at 29 Borders Since October 2025
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System began in October 2025 at 29 borders, replacing manual passport stamping. Lengthy waits and multi-hour queues have emerged at airports and land crossings during its rollout.
EU Biometric Entry/Exit System Causes Border Delays in 29 Countries
The EU started its biometric Entry/Exit System in October 2025 across 29 Schengen external borders. Early 2026 peak periods saw passenger waits of up to two hours at key airports.
EU Biometric Border Checks Cause Queues at Major Airports from August 2026
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System fully deployed in August 2026 has caused long queues at major airports and land borders. Wait times have reached two hours at some Schengen airports and several hours at the Croatia–Serbia border.
Amtrak to Add Nine New Railcars Increasing Hiawatha Line Capacity This Fall
Amtrak will add nine Siemens railcars to its Milwaukee-Chicago Hiawatha line starting September 2026. This upgrade will increase seating capacity to 388 passengers per trainset.
Mangaluru-Bengaluru Trains Resume After Two-Day Landslide Halt
Train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru were halted for two days starting August 1, 2026, because of a landslide in Karnataka's Western Ghats. While services have resumed, some delays continue and no full restoration timeline has been announced.
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MSC Seaview Omits Ibiza and Tarragona Ports Amid Spain Labor Strike
MSC Seaview has removed stops at Ibiza and Tarragona from its itinerary. The change is due to a 24-hour labor strike disrupting port operations in Spain.
TUI Cruises Cancels Second Mein Schiff 3 Voyage After Collision Damage
TUI Cruises canceled a second voyage of Mein Schiff 3 due to delayed repairs after an October 25 collision in Bremerhaven. The affected Norway cruise was scheduled from November 14 to 28.
MSC Opera Starts Year-Round Cruises from La Romana November 16 After Cancelled Crossing
MSC Opera canceled its October 29, 2026, repositioning cruise due to technical issues after drydock. The ship will begin year-round seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises from La Romana on November 16, 2026.