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WestJet mainline flight attendants voted last week to authorize a strike beginning August 2, 2026. The airline is offering free one-time changes or cancellations for flights from July 30 to August 4, 2026.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of cruise calls to the private port Labadee in Haiti through June 2027 due to safety and security concerns. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti citing violent crime and civil unrest.

Low water levels on the Rhine and Danube rivers have forced multiple river cruise lines to adjust itineraries during summer 2026. Operators are implementing contingency plans including ship swaps and motorcoach transfers to maintain operations.

WestJet mainline flight attendants authorized a strike starting August 2, 2026, after their contract expired in 2025. Passengers traveling July 30 to August 4 may reschedule or cancel flights without fees.

The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from 13-15 September 2026. It will feature the African Tour Operators' Summit focused on AFCON 2027 sports tourism partnerships.