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Southwest Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights from Sonoma County Airport to Denver International Airport on March 11, 2027. Passenger traffic at Sonoma County has grown strongly in 2026 amid expanded airline service and rising competition.

Delta Air Lines will start nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Manila International Airport on March 28, 2027, initially operating three times weekly. The service will expand to daily flights by June 7, 2027, using the Airbus A350-900.

Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Amarillo and Houston starting March 11, 2027, operating four times weekly. The new route complements existing Amarillo nonstop services and strengthens regional connectivity through Houston Hobby Airport.

Over 2,000 flights were cancelled and more than 5,000 delayed across the Northeast U.S. and Toronto on July 22 due to severe thunderstorms. FAA imposed ground stops at eight U.S. airports and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Thailand welcomed 17.36 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026. This highlights its continued recovery as a major international tourism destination.

Israeli tourist arrivals to Cyprus more than doubled in June 2026 to 80,343, boosting the island's tourism recovery despite a 10.1% decline in first half arrivals versus 2025. The United Kingdom remained the top source market, though it saw a 13.8% drop in arrivals.

Vietnam welcomed 12.2 million international visitors in the first half of 2026 with tourism revenue reaching approximately 21.66 billion USD. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is implementing a national data platform to unify tourism data and support smart tourism development.

NAV CANADA cut flight delays by 91% at Canada's busiest airports during May-July 2026 amid the FIFA World Cup. No NAV CANADA-related restrictions were applied on any match day in Toronto or Vancouver.

More than 2,000 flights were cancelled Tuesday across the US due to severe thunderstorms on the East Coast. FAA imposed ground stops at eight airports including JFK and Toronto, causing extensive delays.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils an 87-night Grand Voyage cruise departing Southampton in January 2028, covering the Amazon River and Antarctic Peninsula. The itinerary includes 28 ports across 17 countries and five continents.