I’m a travel journalist for The Traveler, reporting on global travel news, disruptions, and trends affecting travelers worldwide.
Stack rewards this week with Office Depot and OfficeMax’s $15 off $300 Visa gift card sale, turning activation fees into net savings for points collectors and everyday travelers alike.
Marion County escalates to a formal Travel Watch as a powerful January 2026 winter storm brings whiteout roads, dangerous wind chills and urges residents to stay home unless travel is truly essential.
GetJet Group’s 2026 rebrand unifies its Baltic aviation businesses, adds 200 jobs, expands its Airbus and Boeing fleet, and boosts MRO and training capacity for airlines across Europe and the Middle East.
A massive January 25 winter storm triggered nearly 10,000 U.S. flight cancellations, paralyzing New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago airports and leaving stranded travelers facing multi day delays and network wide fallout.
Navigate 2025–2026 Star Alliance changes with our guide to Aeroplan, MileagePlus and distance based holdouts, revealing which frequent flyer program now delivers the smartest mix of status perks and award value.
Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana plan Paradisus Miches, a 600 room luxury all inclusive resort that blends eco conscious design with immersive local experiences on the Dominican Republic’s emerging eastern coast.
Winter Storm Fern crippled U.S. air travel on January 25, 2026, with more than 10,000 flights canceled nationwide and Dallas–Fort Worth at the epicenter of cascading disruptions and lingering delays.
Hilton debuts The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Hokkaido, offering ski in ski out access, onsen wellness and design led winter stays at Mount Niseko Annupuri.
Boston Logan International Airport debuts TSA PreCheck Touchless ID “DNA passport” style screening, promising faster, document free security checks while raising new questions about biometric data privacy for U.S. air travelers.
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns Europe’s summer 2026 could bring worsening air traffic control strikes, longer delays and more alcohol fueled disruption for holidaymakers flying through French and Spanish airspace.
Madeira will hike trail fees, add mandatory reservations and cap daily hiker numbers, reshaping access to its famous PR routes while funding conservation of fragile levada and mountain landscapes.
U.S. withdrawal from WHO reshapes global health coordination, raising risks of slower outbreak alerts, fragmented travel rules and weaker surveillance systems that directly affect future international trips, tourism recovery and traveler safety worldwide.
Late January 2026 brings severe flight disruption between Japan, China, and Tibet, with mass cancellations, deep route cuts, and chronic delays forcing travelers to expect limited options and significant itinerary changes.
EasyJet boosts northern England’s weekend escape options with new Newcastle to Rome and Lisbon flights plus Manchester to Bari from summer 2026, with lead in fares from £33.99 each way.
