Middle East Airports Expand Biometric Passenger Processing Systems
SITA and Qatar Airways have launched a biometric system linking over 700 passenger touchpoints at Hamad International Airport. Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports also continue expanding facial recognition technology across traveler processing points.
Over 100 Newark Airport Flights Cancelled Amid Severe Storms on July 21
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 21, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms and air traffic restrictions. Prolonged tarmac delays and widespread disruptions affected flights across the Northeast and Midwest, with major airlines offering travel waivers and refunds.
54 Flights Cancelled, 1,724 Delayed Across Europe on July 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, 54 flights were cancelled and 1,724 delayed across major European airports including Rome Fiumicino, Amsterdam Schiphol, and London Heathrow. British Airways and KLM faced the highest disruptions with operational challenges and geopolitical factors contributing.
More Than 100 Flights Cancelled at Newark Airport Amid Severe Storms
More than 100 departing flights were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 21 due to severe thunderstorms. Passengers experienced tarmac delays exceeding seven hours as airlines issued waivers and refunds amid widespread disruptions across the Northeast.
India Advances Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail with Indigenous Trains for 2027
India and Japan are advancing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor with domestically built bullet trains and interoperable signalling. The project targets phased operations starting in 2027, including train testing on the Surat-Vapi section.
100+ Flights Cancelled at Newark Airport July 21 Amid Thunderstorms
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport on July 21, 2026 due to severe thunderstorms. Passengers faced delays exceeding seven hours and major airlines issued travel waivers and refunds.
Southwest Adds Nonstop Amarillo-Houston Flights Starting March 2027
Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Amarillo and Houston on March 11, 2027, operating four times weekly. This new route enhances Amarillo's connectivity to Southwest's eastern U.S. network via Hobby Airport.
WestJet Adds Five New Routes for Winter 2026/2027 Season
WestJet will introduce five new weekly routes for the winter 2026/2027 season, including Calgary to Mérida and Winnipeg to Belize City. Sunwing Vacations adds new packages to Puerto Plata, Roatán, and Liberia.
54 Flights Cancelled, 1,724 Delays Across Europe on 21 July 2026
Fifty-four flights were canceled and 1,724 delayed across European countries including Italy, England, and the Netherlands on 21 July 2026. Rome Fiumicino and Amsterdam Schiphol were among the most disrupted airports, while British Airways and KLM registered the highest operational impact.
Armenia Sets New Tourism Record with 1.042 Million Visitors in H1 2026
Armenia recorded 1.042 million tourist visits in the first half of 2026, a historic high. The surge is supported by new air routes and visa policies, with a government target of 2.2 million visits for the year.
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Over 190 US-Bound Flights Cancelled at Toronto Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau Due to FAA Ground...
The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop on November 13, 2026, following a telecom failure that disrupted US air traffic control. Toronto Pearson reported 92 cancellations and 97 delays on November 14, with Montréal-Trudeau also affected.
FAA Ground Stop Halts US Flights Over 4 Hours, 9,000+ Cancellations Reported
A nationwide FAA ground stop on November 13, 2026, grounded thousands of U.S. flights for about four hours, causing over 9,000 cancellations. Recovery of the flight schedule is expected by Sunday evening.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Declares Q4 2026 Quarterly Dividend
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts declared a $0.43 quarterly dividend payable December 30, 2026, to shareholders of record December 15. The company operates about 8,500 hotels in 100 countries and serves roughly 129 million Wyndham Rewards members worldwide.