Tourism arrivals produced US$4.34 billion in revenue in the USA during 2025. The disclosure was made by the Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister in August 2026.
The FAA imposed ground stops at five major US airports over the weekend, causing 2,036 delayed and 263 canceled flights on August 10. Chicago O'Hare saw the highest disruptions with extended ground stops and over 100 delays and cancellations combined.
Porter Airlines cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto on August 6, 2026, after a toddler passenger refused to buckle their seatbelt. The delay forced an overnight cancellation due to the airport's 12:30 a.m. curfew, stranding passengers.