Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
Etihad flight EY416’s emergency declaration near Phuket after sudden turbulence on January 14, 2026, ended safely, highlighting robust airport preparedness, modern turbulence risks and why passengers should keep seat belts fastened.
Air Canada’s 24-hour delay compensation order spotlights tougher Canadian passenger rights rules, signaling higher payouts, stricter documentation demands, and stronger legal backing for travelers challenging disruption excuses.
Rossiya Airlines and UTair cancellations are crippling winter travel across Moscow and St. Petersburg, with 26 flights scrapped, widespread delays, and stranded passengers testing Russia’s already strained domestic aviation network.
Ushuaia’s booming cruise season is smashing passenger records and attracting megaships, transforming the “end of the world” into Antarctica’s busiest gateway while straining local infrastructure and testing environmental limits.
Hong Kong’s new high speed rail to Qingyuan from January 26, 2026 cuts travel to under 90 minutes, opening eco escapes, weekend getaways, and smoother Greater Bay Area cross border connections.
Plan a winter getaway to Harrisburg’s 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show, where free admission, food court previews, hands on exhibits and “Powering Pennsylvania” themed events spotlight farm life, flavor and innovation.
Canada’s latest travel advisory elevates Somalia to its highest risk tier, joining Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo and Mali as Ottawa warns Canadians to reconsider or cancel trips amid escalating instability.
Freezing rain and heavy snow are disrupting flights and trains across Austria, Hungary and Czechia, yet Vienna, Budapest and Prague remain open, busy and enticing for winter city break travelers.
Island holidays are set to define 2026, with data revealing surging interest in quieter, cinematic islands like Gozo, Sri Lanka and Zante that blend culture, scenery, sustainability and lighter crowds.
The White Lotus effect is steering high-spending set-jetters from Thailand to France’s Côte d’Azur, where soaring luxury bookings and Riviera palace waitlists are reshaping how affluent travelers plan 2026 escapes.
Thailand taps Blackpink star Lisa as “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” in a US$16 billion tourism push, aiming to harness her global fandom to boost high value travel through 2026.
Met Office yellow warnings for heavy rain and strong winds threaten flooding, travel chaos and power cuts across southern England and south Wales, prompting urgent safety advice for tourists and residents.
