On July 18, 2026, nearly 5,000 flights across the US were delayed and 126 cancelled due to Canadian wildfire smoke reducing visibility. Major hubs including Chicago O’Hare and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta experienced the most disruptions.
On July 17, 2026, Canada faced more than 100 flight cancellations and around 660 delays concentrated at four major airports. Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines routes, especially Calgary–Toronto and Toronto–Montreal, were heavily affected.
An Indian edition of a major travel expo is planned for 2026 to aid tourism recovery. The event aims to enhance travel industry engagement in India to support the tourism revival.