Gander’s 9/11 legacy: strangers who left as family
On 9/11, Gander, Newfoundland opened its doors to thousands of diverted passengers. Twenty-five years later, the town’s bonds with those travelers remain surprisingly strong.
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Explora Journeys Unveils First South America Season for 2027-28
Explora Journeys has detailed its first full South America season for winter 2027-28, adding coastal wilderness routes in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and the Falklands.
UnCruise Adds 2028 Aleutian Islands Capacity on Wilderness Explorer
UnCruise Adventures is boosting its 2028 Alaska program, adding new Wilderness Explorer sailings that extend small-ship expedition access along the Aleutian chain.
Disney Cruise Line Cuts 99% of Guest Single-Use Plastics
Disney Cruise Line reports eliminating more than 99% of guest-facing single-use plastics across its ships and island destinations as of the end of fiscal 2025.
9/11 at 25: How Canada Took In Thousands of Diverted Fliers
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Canada’s role in sheltering thousands of diverted passengers is in the spotlight again, with Gander at the heart of global remembrance.
Russian Drone Incursion Delays Zelensky Flight From Moldova
A Russian drone crossing Moldovan airspace briefly grounded a flight carrying Ukraine’s president, highlighting new risks for regional air travel and overflight routes.
Border kiosk outage sparks long delays at Toronto Pearson
A technical outage affecting Canada Border Services Agency inspection kiosks at Toronto Pearson is triggering long customs waits and flight holds for arriving passengers.
Alderney Airport secures £24m for vital runway overhaul
Alderney Airport is set for a £24m runway rehabilitation after Guernsey politicians approved revised plans aimed at safeguarding the island’s lifeline air links.
'Nightmare' airport chaos leaves West passengers stranded
A major UK air traffic control failure has caused days of disruption, leaving West Country passengers stranded amid cancellations, diversions and confusion over their rights.
Why UK Air Traffic Chaos May Not Trigger Payouts for Passengers
Tens of thousands of UK air travelers face major disruption after an air traffic control failure, but regulators say most will not qualify for compensation.
Arteta’s Pre-Season ‘Sabotage’ Aims to Make Arsenal Travel-Proof
Mikel Arteta has revealed he deliberately disrupted Arsenal’s pre-season routines, from travel delays to hotter dressing rooms, to toughen players for unpredictable trips.
UK flight disruption eases as Nats chief faces backlash
Flight schedules across the UK are stabilising after a major air traffic control outage, even as political and industry pressure mounts on Nats boss Martin Rolfe.
ICE deportation flight chaos leaves Haiti scrambling
A delayed ICE deportation flight to Cap-Haïtien, swollen by last‑minute passenger additions, exposed how weekly removals are overwhelming Haiti’s fragile reception system.
Flight delays persist at MIA as Amazon crash probe widens
Miami International Airport continues to face delays and cancellations as investigators analyze flight data and runway safety factors from the deadly Amazon cargo crash.
Explora Journeys Sets 2027 Caribbean Season in Motion
Explora Journeys’ 2027 Caribbean program expands ultra-luxury “ocean state of mind” voyages, linking resort-style ships with wildlife-rich islands, coastal culture and private beach experiences.