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The Rail, Maritime and Transport union announced strikes at East Midlands Railway over safety concerns with new Aurora Class 810 trains. Strikes are scheduled from August 30 to September 17, 2026.

The FAA lifted a thunderstorm-related ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport on August 22, 2026, after grounding flights from several U.S. regions and Toronto. Severe storms with wind gusts near 60 mph caused power outages and a local road closure in Southeast Michigan.

Fly2Galicia will start direct budget flights to Santiago de Compostela from December 1, 2026, serving eight European destinations. Tickets begin at €41, with new Wizz Air routes and a base opening announced.

Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens starting May 12, 2027, and to Paris from May 25. Both routes operate with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners featuring enhanced amenities.

Alaska Airlines will start seasonal nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris in spring 2027. Tickets are on sale now with introductory fares starting at $999.

The FAA lifted a ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport on August 22 after thunderstorms delayed flights from multiple U.S. regions and Toronto. Power outages affected over 2,500 people and a transformer explosion closed a key intersection in Plymouth, Michigan.

Costa Rica saw record-breaking foreign visitor arrivals by air in the first half of 2026, with passenger numbers at major international airports exceeding forecasts. Growth is driven by increased flights, a national airline strategy, and sustainable tourism focused on biodiversity and cultural richness.

Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan dropped 56.3% from January to July 2026, with a 56.1% fall in July alone. Chinese tourists' share of all foreign visitors halved to 10.1% during this period, amid tense China-Japan relations linked to remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Sri Lanka launched a tourism campaign targeting $4.2 billion in revenue by August 19, 2026. The effort aims to boost tourism income and revitalize the sector.

Royal Caribbean has canceled several 2027 U.S. sailings on Navigator of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas to support new deployments in Asia-Pacific. Freedom of the Seas also saw over 20 cruise cancellations after its redeployment to Southampton.