Three EMR Strikes Set for August 2026 Over Faulty Trains
The RMT union has scheduled three 24-hour strikes on East Midlands Railway services on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026. Strikes are in protest of safety faults in the Class 810 Aurora trains causing reduced service across key routes.
West Midlands Railway Strike Cancelled for 31 July–1 August 2026 Weekend
The TSSA trade union called off a planned two-day strike against West Midlands Railway scheduled for 31 July and 1 August 2026. West Midlands Railway will run a full service with a normal timetable over that weekend.
United Airlines Cancels 2,000+ Flights Amid Nationwide Tech Outage
United Airlines cancelled over 2,000 U.S. flights on July 20, 2026, due to a nationwide technology outage causing ground stops. On August 2, severe thunderstorms and a WestJet cabin crew strike led to over 5,400 delays and 576 cancellations at U.S. airports.
U.S. Airports Hit by 5,418 Delays and 576 Cancellations on August 2, 2026
On August 2, 2026, US airports recorded 5,418 flight delays and 576 cancellations caused by severe thunderstorms and a WestJet cabin crew strike. Florida and Northeast airports experienced the highest disruptions with Orlando, LaGuardia, and JFK most affected.
5,418 Flight Delays and 576 Cancellations Disrupt US Airports on August 2, 2026
On August 2, 2026, 5,418 flight delays and 576 cancellations disrupted US airports. Severe thunderstorms and a WestJet strike caused major delays, especially in Florida and the Northeast.
WestJet Strike Cancels Over 300 Flights, Disrupts 250,000 Passengers
WestJet flight attendants struck on August 2, 2026, grounding over 300 flights and disrupting travel for 250,000 passengers. Key cancellations affected routes from Saskatoon and Regina International Airports.
WestJet Strike Grounds 300+ Flights, Disrupts 250,000 Passengers on August 2
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike on August 2, 2026, leading to over 300 flight cancellations impacting 250,000 passengers. The strike significantly disrupted operations at Saskatoon and Regina International Airports.
Over 5,400 US Flights Delayed and 576 Cancelled on August 2, 2026
On August 2, 2026, over 5,400 flights in the US were delayed and 576 cancelled due to severe thunderstorms and a WestJet cabin crew strike. The cancellations hit Canada-US transborder routes hardest while Florida and Northeast airports saw high delays and cancellations.
United Airlines Cancels 2,000+ U.S. Flights on August 3, 2026 After Tech Outage
On August 3, 2026, United Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights across the United States due to a severe technology outage. The disruption caused widespread ground stops and significant delays at major hubs including LaGuardia, JFK, Orlando, and Atlanta.
WestJet Strike Halts Mainline Flights in Regina, Saskatoon Picketing on August 2
WestJet flight attendants began striking on August 2, 2026, canceling mainline flights from Regina and Saskatoon. The strike follows contract disputes over pay and unpaid work. Passengers in affected cities faced cancellations and delays.
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US Airports See 1,442 Delays and 141 Cancellations on Nov 3, 2026
On November 3, 2026, there were 1,442 flight delays and 141 cancellations across major US airports by midday. JetBlue led cancellations with 46 flights, while American Airlines reported 375 delays, with Dallas-Fort Worth Airport experiencing the highest delays overall.
Academy for Travel Launches Online Platform Ahead of FACTS 2026
Academy for Travel launched its online corporate travel education platform on October 29, 2026. The platform extends the annual FACTS Conference content into year-round, self-paced courses.
World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 Strengthens Thailand’s Global Tourism Links
The World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 took place from 29–31 October at Bangkok’s IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, uniting businesses from 18 countries. The event highlighted Thailand's tourism strategies and strengthened cooperation with China on industry development.