News tagged flight cancellations

How Hurricane Erin Shook Up Transatlantic Travel in Summer 2025

In August 2025, Hurricane Erin, a fierce Category 5 storm, disrupted air and sea journeys between the US and Europe. From canceled flights and re-routed cruises to closed beaches, the travel world had to make some quick pivots for safety—offering important lessons for travelers and the tourism industry alike.

August 29, 2025

Air Canada Strike Resolution: What Travelers Need to Know as Flights Resume

After a three-day disruption that stranded thousands, Air Canada and its flight attendants' union have tentatively resolved their strike that began on August 16, 2025. Flights will gradually resume, but ongoing delays and recovery challenges may still impact travelers in the coming days.

August 19, 2025

Stranded in the Skies: How the Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike Might Change Your Travel Plans

On August 16, 2025, over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants began a strike that could ground flights across Canada. Here’s a traveler-friendly look at how this future event might disrupt your journeys—and what it could mean for the industry.

August 16, 2025

Travel Plans Upset: What China Southern Airlines’ Mass Cancellations Mean for Your Next Trip

On August 10, 2025, China Southern Airlines called off numerous flights in leading cities like Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, causing headaches for travelers while spotlighting alternative ways to get around. Here’s an easy guide to how these cancellations may shape your travel plans–from the stress of delays to the surprising upsides for China’s famous high-speed rail.

August 10, 2025

“Tech Turbulence”: How a Surprise Alaska Airlines Outage Grounded Summer Travel Plans

On July 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines faced a sudden IT meltdown, grounding flights across the U.S. for hours and leaving thousands scrambling. While the disruption shook up travel plans and hit local tourism hard, Alaska Airlines responded with customer support, flexibility, and quick recovery efforts—reminding us all how critical reliable technology is in modern travel.

July 22, 2025

How a Manga's "Doomsday" Spooked Japan-Bound Travelers—And What Happened Next

A viral manga prediction about a disaster in Japan on July 5, 2025, set off a wave of anxiety among travelers—especially in Hong Kong—leading to canceled flights and slumping bookings. Now that doomsday has come and gone uneventfully, we look at the surprising ways one comic strip shook up travel plans and what it means for would-be visitors eyeing Japan’s return to normal.

July 5, 2025

French Air Traffic Strike Throws Summer Getaways Into Chaos—Will It Spark Change?

This analysis covers the anticipated fallout from the French air traffic controller strike on July 3-4, 2025, which is already sending shockwaves across the European travel scene. With Ryanair canceling 170 flights and 30,000+ travelers scrambling to salvage their plans, the disruption highlights both the fragility and the potential for reform in the aviation sector.

July 3, 2025

From Takeoff to Touchdown: How Recent Middle East Tensions Are Scrambling Travel Plans

Recent military clashes between the U.S. and Iran have shaken up global air travel, causing flight cancellations, rerouted journeys, and escalated airport security. Here’s what this could mean for travelers, the tourism industry, and your next hotel booking.

June 28, 2025

Turbulence in the Middle East: What Travelers Need to Know About the Ongoing Israel-Iran Conflict

As tensions flare between Israel and Iran, travel across the Middle East has become complicated and uncertain. This analysis explores how the ongoing conflict is affecting travelers—sharing both challenges and a few silver linings for cautious globetrotters.

June 19, 2025

Stranded in the Sun: What Travelers Need to Know About El Al's Big Flight Cancellations

As conflict escalates between Israel and Iran, El Al Airlines has suspended flights to several major cities until June 23, 2025, leaving thousands of travelers in limbo and upending the region’s tourism industry. Here’s how this developing situation may affect your travel plans and what the road ahead could look like.

June 15, 2025