Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
Jetstar flight JQ120’s emergency return to Nadi on January 30, 2026, over a suspected engine oil issue highlights Fiji’s robust airport response plans and what travelers should expect next.
MSC Cruises debuts in Alaska in 2026 with upgraded MSC Poesia roundtrip Seattle sailings, offering Tracy Arm glacier views, mid‑sized ship intimacy, Yacht Club suites and European‑style experiences in a crowded market.
Germany’s major hubs face fresh winter turmoil as new cancellations by Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways and US carriers disrupt Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and key connections to Amsterdam, London, New York and more.
Winter Storm Fern has triggered crisis-level flight cancellations across the United States and Canada, with American, Delta, United and Air Canada travelers facing severe delays, stranded nights and ongoing schedule chaos.
China prepares for a record 9.5 billion Lunar New Year journeys, as railways, airlines and highways race to add capacity, technology and travel tips for navigating chunyun’s unprecedented crowds.
Updated January 26 2026, the U.S. Level 3 Pakistan advisory urges Americans to reconsider travel amid heightened terrorism, unrest, crime, kidnapping risks and Level 4 no go zones in key provinces.
Meta’s AI-first push is turning Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into hands-free travel copilots, promising real time translation, scene-aware recommendations and proactive trip planning that could upend how travelers discover and book experiences.
Gold Gin brings a luminous, citrus led tasting experience to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Arrivals as Osborne launches its first Year of the Horse travel retail celebration for Lunar New Year 2026.
British Airways flight BA274 safely reached London after reportedly losing a landing gear wheel departing Las Vegas, prompting an FAA investigation and renewed questions about A350 safety, redundancy, and maintenance procedures.
Winter Storm Fern’s blinding snow and level 3 emergencies have crippled Ohio and Midwest travel, with record-challenging snowfall, interstate closures, and vital safety tips for stranded drivers and winter tourists.
Potentially sweeping ESTA data expansions threaten to deter high‑spending visa waiver visitors, risking 15.7 billion dollars in lost tourism revenue and intensifying concerns over privacy, competitiveness and America’s welcome.
France’s new adult-only Optimum carriages on TGV INOUI promise quieter first class travel between Paris and Lyon while sparking fierce debate over family inclusion, public services and rail’s future.
