As Hurricane Melissa, one of the fiercest storms in Jamaica’s history, battered the island in October 2025, travel plans were thrown into chaos and the tourism industry faced enormous challenges. Here’s a traveler-friendly wrap-up of the situation as it unfolds, and what it might mean for your future trips to Jamaica.
October 28, 2025If you’re planning to take off from Brussels in mid-October, here’s something you need to know: all departing flights from Brussels Airport are set to be canceled on October 14, 2025, thanks to a strike by security personnel protesting recent government reforms. This move is expected to shake up travel plans for thousands, but it could also spark positive changes in the industry.
October 14, 2025In 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, 2025After 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, 2025On 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, 2025On 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, 2025On 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, 2025A 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, 2025This 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, 2025Recent 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