Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
FAA ground stops at Chicago O’Hare and Miami International expose how winter weather, fog and federal capacity cuts are intensifying delays, missed connections and uncertainty for American and United passengers in 2026.
Winter-weather fallout and pre-emptive cancellations by Air France, United, Swiss and British Airways sparked widespread delays at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City on January 14, disrupting key transatlantic and European routes.
Deadly crane collapse onto Thailand’s Special Express Train 21 in Nakhon Ratchasima kills dozens, injures scores and triggers major Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani rail disruptions that travelers must monitor closely.
Discover how new 2026 night trains and high speed links between Paris, Berlin, Marseille, Lyon and Olbia will reshape low carbon European travel choices for city breaks and island holidays.
Marriott’s 2,700-room Saudi expansion across Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah signals a decisive shift toward mid-market growth, backing Vision 2030’s push to turn the kingdom into a diversified tourism powerhouse.
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.
