Southwest Airlines Launches Austin to San José Nonstop Flights Starting March 2027
Southwest Airlines will launch weekly nonstop flights from Austin to San José, Costa Rica beginning March 13, 2027. The new Saturday service offers direct access to Costa Rica’s main tourism destinations from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
FAA Ground Stops Trigger 2,000+ Flight Cancellations at Major US Airports on August 4
The FAA implemented ground stops on August 4, 2026, causing over 2,000 flight cancellations across major U.S. airports. Multiple key airports were affected, disrupting airline schedules nationwide.
Banco BHD and Adoturd Launch First Sports Tourism Research in Dominican Republic
Banco BHD and the Dominican Association of Sports Tourism announced the first national sports tourism research at 2026’s Fitur fair. The study aims to assess economic impact and consumer profiles to support sustainable growth.
India’s Travel and Tourism Economy Hits $263.6 Billion in 2025: WTTC
India’s travel and tourism sector created $263.6 billion in economic impact in 2025, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The data was reported by Vishnu Rageev R, assistant editor at Asian Hospitality based in Kerala.
Sri Lanka Sets 2030 Tourism Goals of 5M Visitors and $10B Revenue
Sri Lanka aims for five million tourist arrivals and USD 10 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, announced at the SLITHM graduation. The tourism sector has rebounded strongly, generating USD 3.2 billion in 2025 and supporting over 429,000 jobs by 2026.
WestJet Strike Disrupts Flights for 250,000 Passengers with Rebooking Issues
WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, resulting in cancellations affecting 250,000 passengers. Many customers report long waits to rebook and resort to purchasing alternative flights at their own cost.
Carnival Cancels Nine 2027 Sailings of Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line canceled nine 2027 sailings aboard the Carnival Jubilee from Galveston due to itinerary changes. Affected guests have been notified and offered alternative options.
Holland America Line Announces Record European Port Calls for 2028 Season
Holland America Line will operate its largest Europe cruise season in nearly a decade in 2028, featuring record port calls. Five ships will sail from January to December across Northern and Southern Europe.
FAA Ground Stops Cause Thousands of Flight Cancellations at U.S. Airports
The FAA imposed ground stops on August 4, 2026, at major U.S. airports, leading to thousands of canceled flights nationwide. These stops disrupted airline schedules and impacted passenger travel plans across the United States.
Flight Cancellations at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Due to Labor Dispute
Flight cancellations occurred at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on August 4, 2026 due to a labor dispute. WestJet led global cancellations on August 3, 2026 amid a flight attendant strike.
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Nearly 100 Flights Delayed or Cancelled at Columbus Airports on November 13, 2026
Nearly 100 flight delays and cancellations happened at Columbus airports on November 13, 2026 after an FAA nationwide ground stop. The ground stop was due to a communication failure affecting U.S. air traffic control.
FAA Ground Stop Grounds US and Canada-US Flights on November 13, 2026
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on November 13, 2026, halting all U.S. departures and causing over 4,000 cancellations. Montreal-Trudeau and Toronto Pearson airports suspended flights to and from the U.S. amid air traffic communication failures.
FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Cancels 2,000+ Flights and Delays 10,000+ on Nov 13
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on November 13, 2026, halting departures at all U.S. airports due to an air traffic control communications failure. This disruption caused over 2,000 flight cancellations and 10,000 delays nationwide, impacting major U.S. and Canadian airports.