Southwest Airlines will launch weekly nonstop flights from Austin to San José, Costa Rica beginning March 13, 2027. The new Saturday service offers direct access to Costa Rica’s main tourism destinations from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The FAA implemented ground stops on August 4, 2026, causing over 2,000 flight cancellations across major U.S. airports. Multiple key airports were affected, disrupting airline schedules nationwide.
Banco BHD and the Dominican Association of Sports Tourism announced the first national sports tourism research at 2026’s Fitur fair. The study aims to assess economic impact and consumer profiles to support sustainable growth.