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Southwest Airlines System Outage Delays Nearly 900 Flights Nationwide
On October 9, 2026, a system outage involving Southwest Airlines' vendor Amadeus caused nearly 900 flight delays and 43 cancellations nationwide. Dallas Love Field reported 56 delays and 7 cancellations as of 9:15 a.m.
Royal Caribbean changes cancellation penalties starting October 2026
Royal Caribbean will change its cancellation policy for bookings starting October 11, 2026, removing the 25% penalty tier for five to 14 night cruises and increasing penalties during earlier cancellation periods. Certain Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific Coastal, Panama Canal, and Transpacific voyages departing after April 11, 2028, are already under the new rules.
New MSC and Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal Construction Begins at Naha Port
Construction on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port, Okinawa, began in early October 2026 through a collaboration including MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group. The terminal, expected to open in March 2028, will enhance facilities and support growing cruise tourism across East Asia.