I am writing observational travel analysis focused on how travel works beyond the surface.
American travelers gain unprecedented Europe access as Portugal, Scotland, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, and Hungary streamline entry while American Airlines adds new nonstop routes to Budapest, Prague, Zurich, Athens, Milan, and beyond.
Finnair enters 2026 with firmer footing, expanding routes and accelerating digital, sustainable growth as Helsinki strengthens its role as a smart Northern Europe hub for Asia and North America.
Air New Zealand’s unprecedented February 2026 long haul cabin crew strike is disrupting key Asia and North America routes, forcing thousands of travellers to rebook amid scarce seats and summer peak chaos.
Cartel drone incursion briefly shut down El Paso airspace before a rapid military response restored flights, exposing new borderland security risks every traveler through this key Southwest hub should understand.
WestJet’s renewed Sabre technology deal promises quieter IT, smoother bookings, and smarter offers, reshaping how travelers shop, check in, and manage journeys across the Canadian airline’s expanding global network.
Mid February 2026 brings a perfect storm of airline strikes and winter weather across Germany, Italy, France, Belgium and New Zealand, forcing travelers to rethink routes, timing and travel protections.
Jet Airways’ $46 million Boeing 777 sell off to Ace Aviation marks a definitive end to its long haul dreams and spotlights India’s fragile yet fast growing aviation landscape for travellers.
Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System promises tighter Schengen border security, but summer 2026 hinges on how flexibly checks are applied to avoid six hour queues and ruined holidays.
February 11 winter chaos hits US air travel as weather, crew shortages and fragile networks trigger widespread delays and cancellations at major hubs, stranding travelers from Los Angeles to New York.
Spring 2026 flyers on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines can expect chef-driven regional menus, flexible tasting-style service, and upgraded snacks that turn inflight dining into a true West Coast and island experience.
EasyJet and Pegasus cancellations disrupt key routes connecting Berlin, Istanbul, Amman and Cairo, as airspace risks and tight operations trigger wider delays for travelers across Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Middle East and transatlantic travelers face fresh February 11 flight cancellations as security tensions, airspace closures and winter weather disrupt routes via Dubai, Frankfurt, Newark, Tel Aviv and more.
