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United Airlines will launch year-round nonstop flights from Houston and Washington Dulles to Cartagena, Colombia starting December 17, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly flights per route using Boeing 737 aircraft with modern amenities.

Etihad Airways has added 20 new routes as of July 28, 2026. This expansion followed a major partnership agreement with three other airlines.

WestJet flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30, with the airline responding with a lockout notice set for August 2, 2026. The airline cancelled 76 flights pre-emptively amid unresolved disputes over unpaid ground work hours.

International tourist arrivals in South Africa increased by 12.3% in the first half of 2026 despite rising travel costs. June 2026 saw nearly 1.09 million foreign visitors, mainly from SADC countries.

Georgia's international visitor numbers fell 5.2% in Q2 2026, with tourism revenue dropping 13.3% to 3.0 billion GEL. Russian tourists remained the largest visiting group amid high visitor satisfaction and longer average stays.

Dorset's new 10-year tourism strategy aims to increase international visitors and expand its £1.6 billion tourism economy. The plan targets off-peak growth and wider market segments to reduce seasonal reliance.

WestJet cancelled 76 flights on July 30 after CUPE Local 8125 issued a strike notice, with a possible work stoppage starting August 2, 2026. The dispute centers on unpaid ground work claims by flight attendants.

Historic low water levels on Europe's Danube and Rhine rivers in July 2026 have forced major river cruise lines to reroute sailings, swap ships, and cancel some port stops. Passengers faced early disembarkations and bus excursions replacing missed river stops.

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled nine Carnival Jubilee sailings from Galveston in 2027 due to itinerary changes. Passengers booked on these sailings are advised to check their reservations.

Bookings are now open for Zuiderdam’s first European voyages launching April 2, 2028, following the ship’s extensive modernization under Holland America Evolution. The new itineraries cover the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland, and Greenland.