United Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights in Under 48 Hours
United Airlines cancelled hundreds of flights in less than 48 hours. The cancellations were due to severe weather conditions.
FAA Delay Programs Hit 26 U.S. Airports on July 28; TEB Faces Longest Ground...
On July 28, 2026, 26 U.S. airports were under 44 FAA delay programmes, led by a 22-hour ground stop at Teterboro (TEB) caused by thunderstorms. Thunderstorms were the top cause of delays, with peak average delays reaching 419 minutes at Chicago O'Hare.
Papua New Guinea Wins Best Booth at 2026 Manila Travel Expo
Papua New Guinea won Best Booth at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, with Air Niugini and PNGTPA leading the presentation. The award reflects strong industry collaboration and PNG’s tourism appeal.
Kenya Travel Expo 2026 Set to Host 10,000+ Delegates in Nairobi
The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo will take place in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, expecting over 10,000 delegates. The event highlights Kenya’s focus on digital innovation and the MICE sector to boost tourism growth.
FAA Lifts Ground Stops at Newark, LaGuardia, JFK After Staffing Issue Delays Flights
Ground stops were issued and lifted at Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK airports on July 28, 2026, due to staffing shortages and severe weather. About 500 inbound flights were delayed and 80 canceled, with over 300 outbound delays.
Over 260 Flights Cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark on July 28, 2026
By early morning July 28, 2026, over 260 flights were cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports due to severe thunderstorms. The FAA imposed ground delays affecting broader U.S. aviation hubs.
FAA Lifts Ground Stops at Newark, LaGuardia, JFK on July 27, 2026
The FAA imposed ground stops at Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK airports on July 27, 2026, due to staff shortages and severe weather. About 500 inbound flights were delayed and 80 cancelled; the stops were lifted later the same day.
260+ Flights Cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Amid July 28 NYC Storms
By 7 a.m. EST on July 28, 2026, over 260 flights were cancelled across JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark due to severe thunderstorms. The FAA issued ground stops and delay programs amid heavy rain, winds, and flooding affecting the tri-state area.
Rail Services Slow Between Yeovil and Exeter and Eastern England From August 2026
South Western Railway reduces train frequency between Yeovil and Exeter from 10 August 2026, extending journey times by up to 27 minutes. Network Rail applies speed restrictions from 3 August across eastern England on multiple routes due to heatwave-induced soil shrinkage.
Japan Approves Wakasa Route for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension to Osaka
Japan’s government confirmed the Wakasa Route for extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Shin-Osaka. Construction could start in fiscal 2027 with completion after 2054.
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Hundreds of US-Bound Flights Cancelled at Canadian Airports Due to FAA Ground Stop
Hundreds of U.S.-bound flights were cancelled at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, and Calgary airports on November 14, 2026, following an FAA nationwide ground stop. Flights resumed after the halt was lifted late November 13, but delays continued as operations normalized.
Amsterdam Raises Tourist Tax to 16% Starting 2027 Amid Business Opposition
Amsterdam City Council has approved raising the tourist tax from 12.5% to 16% starting in 2027, with further increases planned annually until 20%. Local businesses and cultural institutions have expressed strong opposition to the hike due to potential impacts on visitor spending and event funding.
India Cuts Visa Categories to 9, Renames Tourist Visa to Visitor Visa
India has reduced its main visa categories from 13 to 9 and designated the Tourist Visa as Visitor Visa, with issuance under the new system starting by end 2026. Application forms are simplified, reducing fields by up to 70%, easing the visa process for tourism, business, medical, and education travellers.