I am writing observational travel analysis focused on how travel works beyond the surface.
Middle East air travel snarled as more than 200 delays and 31 cancellations at Dubai and Tel Aviv ripple across Emirates, FlyDubai, KLM, Wizz Air and Kenya Airways networks.
Storm Goretti cripples UK and France travel networks with hurricane force winds, deep snow and mass power cuts, causing severe airport, rail and ferry disruption and ongoing weekend chaos for stranded passengers.
Severe Victoria line delays after a Finsbury Park points failure left London commuters stranded on 9 January 2026, with packed platforms, overflowing buses and lengthy knock on journey times across the network.
Mount Etna’s rare guide strike over strict new lava-viewing limits is reshaping 2026 Sicily travel, canceling close-up night tours and forcing visitors into shorter, distant daytime excursions.
Storm Goretti’s red warnings bring hurricane force gusts, heavy snow and major rail cancellations across southwest England, with National Rail urging passengers to avoid non essential journeys and check live updates.
Storm Goretti’s violent winds threaten Paris trams and the new Câble C1 cable car, compounding recent snow chaos and forcing travelers across Île de France to prepare for sudden shutdowns and delays.
AirAsia introduces over 31,000 fixed-fare seats for 2026 Lunar New Year and Hari Raya Malaysia flights helping travelers lock in all in prices early on key Peninsular East Malaysia routes.
Royal Caribbean’s new next generation Terminal G at PortMiami will triple capacity, elevate luxury embarkation and plug into shore power, reinforcing Miami’s status as the Cruise Capital of the World.
Europe’s winter aviation crisis deepens as Amsterdam Schiphol’s de icing fluid shortage and severe storm trigger 601 flight cancellations, 387 delays and multi day chaos for KLM and partner airlines.
Oceania Cruises is going adults-only for new bookings from January 7, 2026, promising quieter, kid-free sailings focused on culinary excellence, destination immersion, and a serene luxury atmosphere at sea.
Venezuela’s sudden political crisis is rippling across Caribbean cruise routes, causing airspace closures, stranded tourists and emergency itinerary changes from Puerto Rico to Barbados, with long term fallout for regional tourism.
LATAM Boeing 767 suffers rare multi tire blowout after hard landing in Atlanta, halting Runway 26R, triggering emergency response and ripple delays but leaving passengers uninjured, investigation underway into cause.
