Emirates A380 flight EK002 returned to Heathrow on New Year’s Eve after a landing gear fault, prompting a two hour fuel burn hold over London and renewed scrutiny of route safety protocols.
Dollywood will close January 5 to March 12, 2026, pausing rides while resorts stay open, so winter travelers should confirm dates, adjust Smoky Mountains plans and watch for NightFlight Expedition’s spring debut.
For many visitors, familiar trips are starting to feel more curated yet more complicated, as kids’ clubs quietly reshape what a family stay in the city actually means.
Snow and strong crosswinds cripple Amsterdam Schiphol on January 2, 2026, with over 100 delays, dozens of cancellations and missed connections disrupting European and long haul travel at this key hub.
Heavy snowstorm on Poland’s key S7 motorway left hundreds stranded between Warsaw and Gdańsk, triggering 20 kilometer tailbacks, emergency roadside aid and widespread holiday travel disruption by road, rail and air.
Ryanair warns holidaymakers flying from Malaga and other Spanish airports to expect Entry/Exit System passport chaos, advising UK and Ireland passengers to arrive three hours early to avoid missed flights.
Lake effect snow alerts extended through Friday, January 2 threaten dangerous whiteouts, slick highways, and flight delays across northern Michigan, prompting officials to warn travelers to reconsider or delay trips.
Snowy New Year’s advisory targets southern and central West Virginia, bringing 1 to 3 inches of powdery snow, black ice risks, and potentially dangerous overnight and early Thursday commuting conditions.
