WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds 600 Flights, Cancelling 300+ in Canada
WestJet flight attendants initiated a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to cancellations of over 300 flights and grounding about 600. Around 250,000 passengers are affected nationwide, with significant rebooking challenges reported.
Delta Cancels JFK Nonstop Flights to Three Hubs, Launches Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida Route
Delta Air Lines has ended nonstop flights from JFK to three US hubs due to rising fuel and operational costs. The airline will start nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida on November 21, 2026.
Delta Ends JFK Nonstop Flights to Three US Hubs, Adds Raleigh-Durham to Florida Route
Delta Air Lines has ended nonstop flights from JFK to three major US hubs, offering rebooking via LaGuardia or refunds. A new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida starts November 2026.
Easyjet Launches New UK and European Routes for Winter 2026
Easyjet will restart flights from London Luton to Pristina in December 2026 and add Bristol-Strasbourg and Belfast-Abderdeen routes. New services target ethnic, tourism, and regional business travel while addressing route gaps.
FAA Ground Stops Result in Flight Cancellations Across Major US Airports
The FAA implemented ground stops on August 4, 2026, at multiple major U.S. airports. This led to widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide.
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Cancels 600+ Flights in Canada
WestJet flight attendants began striking on August 2, 2026, grounding over 600 mainline flights across Canada and impacting around 250,000 passengers. The strike followed failed contract negotiations with the union CUPE Local 8125.
Greece-China Trade Hits €7.18B in 2025 with Tourism Rebound
Bilateral trade between Greece and China exceeded €7.18 billion in 2025, with exports rising sharply and trade deficit narrowing. Chinese tourist arrivals are recovering, supported by direct flights and increased use of Chinese digital payment platforms.
Foreign visitor spending rises in June 2026
Foreign visitor spending rose in June 2026 according to Business Plus. Exact spending amounts and country-specific data were not released.
FAA Ground Stops Result in Hundreds of Flight Cancellations Nationwide on August 4, 2026
The FAA enforced ground stops on August 4, 2026, at multiple major U.S. airports, cancelling hundreds of flights nationwide. Significant delays were reported at the busiest airport hubs across the country.
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds 300+ Flights in Canada August 4, 2026
WestJet flight attendants launched a strike on August 2, grounding approximately 600 flights and cancelling 88 at Vancouver International Airport. Around 250,000 passengers across Canada are affected, facing long customer service wait times and widespread travel disruption.














