Three EMR Strikes Set for August 2026 Over Faulty Trains
The RMT union has scheduled three 24-hour strikes on East Midlands Railway services on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026. Strikes are in protest of safety faults in the Class 810 Aurora trains causing reduced service across key routes.
West Midlands Railway Strike Cancelled for 31 July–1 August 2026 Weekend
The TSSA trade union called off a planned two-day strike against West Midlands Railway scheduled for 31 July and 1 August 2026. West Midlands Railway will run a full service with a normal timetable over that weekend.
Nearly 50 flights delayed at Manchester Airport on August 2, 2026
Almost 50 outbound flights at Manchester Airport were delayed on August 2, 2026, impacting airlines such as Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM. Notable delays include an easyJet Malaga flight postponed over seven hours and a Virgin Atlantic Orlando flight delayed by 1 hour 15 minutes.
Delta Ends Nonstop JFK Flights to Three Hubs, Adds Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida Route
Delta Air Lines has permanently discontinued nonstop flights from JFK to three major U.S. hubs as of July 31, 2026. The airline will start a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham to Southwest Florida on November 21, 2026.
Easyjet adds Pristina, Strasbourg, and Belfast-Aberdeen winter 2026 routes
Easyjet will resume flights from London Luton to Pristina three times weekly starting December 7, 2026, and launch new routes from Bristol to Strasbourg and Belfast to Aberdeen. Tickets for these new winter 2026 routes are now on sale.
United Airlines Cancels 2,000+ Flights Amid Nationwide Tech Outage
United Airlines cancelled over 2,000 U.S. flights on July 20, 2026, due to a nationwide technology outage causing ground stops. On August 2, severe thunderstorms and a WestJet cabin crew strike led to over 5,400 delays and 576 cancellations at U.S. airports.
Turkey Sees 4.02% Decline in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in June 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals to Turkey dropped by 4.02% in June 2026 year-on-year, following a 3.58% decline in May. Official data from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism highlights ongoing challenges during peak season.
Tourism Malaysia launches VM2026 campaign in Lombok to boost Indonesian arrivals
Tourism Malaysia launched the VM2026 campaign in Lombok on 31 July 2026. The campaign aims to boost Indonesian tourist arrivals through a government-supported effort.
Foreign visitor spending increased in Ireland in June 2026
Foreign visitor spending in Ireland increased in June 2026, Business Plus reported on 31 July 2026. This rise represents a positive trend in tourism expenditure for that month.
U.S. Airports Hit by 5,418 Delays and 576 Cancellations on August 2, 2026
On August 2, 2026, US airports recorded 5,418 flight delays and 576 cancellations caused by severe thunderstorms and a WestJet cabin crew strike. Florida and Northeast airports experienced the highest disruptions with Orlando, LaGuardia, and JFK most affected.
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Bomb Alert Halts Eurostar Trains at Calais-Fréthun on Nov 12
A bomb alert on November 12, 2026, at Calais-Fréthun station halted Eurostar trains between London and Paris. Local authorities are managing the situation while delays and cancellations affect passengers.
Most Trains Cancelled at Moor Street Station on November 12, 2026
Most trains at Moor Street station were cancelled on November 12, 2026. The disruption lasted throughout the entire day, affecting commuter travel.
Spanish Train Drivers Strike Cancels 40% of Services After Fatal Crashes
Train drivers in Spain struck on 10 November 2026, cancelling 40% of services and affecting 4,042 passengers. The action followed two deadly crashes on the Madrid-Seville high-speed rail line earlier this year.