Tulsa Voters to Decide on Tourist Hotel Tax Increase in November
Tulsa City Council approved sending a hotel tax hike from 5% to 9.9% to the November ballot. Funds will support repairs at BOK and Arvest Convention Centers and enhance tourism efforts.
FAA Delay Programmes Affected 15 US Airports on July 24, Peak Delay 67 Minutes...
On July 24, 2026, 15 US airports were under FAA delay programmes with 22 total programs. San Francisco International had the highest peak average delay at 67 minutes.
Akwaaba 2026 to Host African Tour Operators Summit Ahead of AFCON 2027
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will host the second African Tour Operators’ Summit in Lagos from 13-15 September 2026. The summit aims to develop tourism linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
ITB Americas 2026 Attracts Major Travel Brands, Partners from 42+ Countries
ITB Americas 2026 will take place November 10-12, featuring over 5,000 industry professionals and 70% of its exhibition space sold. Mexico serves as the Official Partner Country with participants from 42+ countries.
FAAN Rolls Out V-Pass Facial Recognition Across Nigerian Domestic Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria started deploying the V-Pass facial recognition system at domestic airports in July 2026. The biometric system speeds identity verification and enhances security for domestic travelers.
American Airlines Adds Venmo Payments and Touchless ID at 60 Airports
American Airlines added Venmo payments and expanded TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to 60 U.S. airports starting July 2026. The airline also improved automated rebooking tools through its app to manage flight disruptions digitally.
Charing Cross and Waterloo East Close for 22 Days from 26 July for £20M...
London’s Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close from 26 July to 16 August 2026 for a £20 million upgrade replacing nearly 2 km of track. Southeastern services will run to alternative London terminals with revised timetables during this 22-day closure.
Hungary Announces €10 Billion Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan
Hungary announced a €9.76 billion railway investment plan on July 22, 2026, including expansions to metro Line M3 and new tram-train services. The Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan aims to modernize rolling stock and upgrade key rail infrastructure by 2035.
WestJet Allows Free Flight Changes as Flight Attendants Threaten Strike Starting Aug 2
WestJet allows free flight changes and cancellations for passengers traveling July 30 to August 4 due to a strike threat. Mainline flight attendants authorized a strike starting August 2.
WestJet Allows Free Flight Changes as Flight Attendants Vote for Strike
WestJet announced free flight changes between July 30 and August 4, 2026, due to a strike authorization vote by flight attendants. The potential strike could begin August 2, affecting mainline flights but not Encore or codeshare routes.
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Flight Cancellations at London Heathrow and Gatwick After US FAA Grounding
Flights to and from the US were cancelled at London Heathrow and Gatwick on November 14, 2026, following a four-hour FAA air traffic shutdown. Heathrow had 31 cancellations and Gatwick cancelled three flights from Orlando.
Hundreds of US-Bound Flights Cancelled at Canadian Airports During FAA Ground Stop
On November 14, 2026, hundreds of U.S.-bound flights were cancelled at Canadian airports including Toronto Pearson and Calgary International due to an FAA ground stop. Passengers faced delays, cancellations, and were forced to arrange overnight accommodations at their own expense.
Canadian Airports Cancel Hundreds of US-Bound Flights After US FAA Ground Stop
The US FAA's nationwide ground stop on November 13 caused hundreds of flight cancellations at Toronto Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau airports. Disruptions and delays extended into November 15 as airlines restored schedules.