Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
Europe’s new biometric borders and preclearance rules mean American tourists still enjoy visa-free trips in 2026, but face cooler welcomes, longer queues and stricter scrutiny across France, Spain and beyond.
Montreal Trudeau Airport faces fresh February 13 flight chaos with 12 cancellations and widespread delays disrupting connections to New York, Cuba and key Canadian cities plus practical tips to navigate the turmoil.
Italy travel chaos looms February 2026 as rail, air and local strikes hit during the Milano Cortina Olympics; learn key dates, worst hotspots and smart workarounds to save your trip.
Toronto Pearson faces fresh February 13 flight chaos with at least 13 cancellations and 100 delays, disrupting WestJet, Air Canada and Air France routes to Charlottetown, Cancun, Varadero, Nassau and beyond.
Navigate Seychelles’ chikungunya outbreak with confidence: what the new CDC Level 2 warning means now, who should reconsider travel, and expert backed steps to stay safe on the islands.
Malaysia’s new tuberculosis clusters raise concern for 2026 travel, but with masks, ventilation and symptom awareness, visitors can still explore safely while staying informed about evolving health guidance.
European airlines’ avoidance of Iranian airspace is quietly reshaping Europe–Asia routes in early 2026, bringing longer flight times, shifting hubs and new safety driven considerations for Dutch and EU travelers.
US inbound tourism faces a fragile, uneven recovery as late‑2025 data, European safety warnings and policy friction hit arrivals in California, New York and other key states heading into 2026.
TAP Air Portugal Flight TP1709’s weather‑driven diversion from Madeira to Tenerife highlights Funchal Airport’s notorious wind challenges, robust safety culture and what travelers should know about flying to Portugal’s Atlantic islands.
Brazil’s pre Carnival air travel faces fresh cancellations and delays across São Paulo, Rio and resort routes; learn which airlines, cities and travelers are hardest hit and how to protect your plans.
Asia flight chaos deepens as fresh cancellations hit Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei and Sydney, with tactical airline cuts, knock-on delays and expert tips to protect upcoming trips.
Discover how new border checks across Europe and stricter Thai visa rules are reshaping 2026 travel, with practical tips to avoid delays, refusals and costly overstays.
