Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
WestJet’s latest wave of cancellations and delays strands travelers across Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax while exposing deeper winter vulnerabilities in Canada’s already stretched aviation network.
Serious crashes on Ballynahinch Road and Castlewellan Road spark major delays in County Down with closures, diversions and fresh concerns over rural road safety for commuters and visitors.
Europe flight chaos intensifies as 173 cancellations and 1,392 delays strand passengers across major hubs; learn which airports are worst hit and how to protect your travel plans.
Lufthansa’s nationwide 24 hour strike on February 12, 2026 brings German air travel to a halt, stranding tourists, disrupting winter holidays, and testing the resilience of Germany’s tourism infrastructure.
United States raises Seychelles travel health guidance for 2026 as chikungunya outbreak prompts CDC Level 2 alert, urging enhanced mosquito precautions and tailored risk decisions rather than trip cancellations.
India’s February 12 Bharat Bandh is disrupting transport, banking and daily life nationwide; here’s how travellers can navigate delays, stay safe and adjust plans across India’s hardest hit states.
M25 traffic chaos between Junctions 17 and 16 as broken down vehicle and collision cause hour-long delays, major lane closures and knock-on disruption for Heathrow, M40 and north-west London drivers.
Elizabeth line trains to Heathrow Terminal 4 are suspended by a signal failure, forcing passengers onto slower Piccadilly line and bus alternatives; allow extra time and check live updates before travelling.
European airlines warn the EU’s new Schengen biometric Entry/Exit System could turn summer 2026 into a border‑queue crisis, with four hour waits, missed flights, and chaotic arrivals for non EU travellers.
Japan travel alert as record snows rapidly thaw, bringing heightened avalanche, flood and roof-collapse risks to northern regions and ski resorts; here’s how visitors can stay informed and safe.
Navigate London’s packed half term and Valentine’s weekend with our hour‑by‑hour guide to 14–15 February 2026 transport closures, smart detours and stress‑saving route tips.
Discover why South Africa is overtaking Morocco, Egypt and others as Africa’s benchmark for luxury, wellness and frictionless e-visa travel, powered by revamped lodges, digitized borders and booming air links.
