Antigua and Barbuda advances higher airport charge for international passengers
Antigua and Barbuda’s Senate passed a bill raising the international airport charge from US$40 to US$50, but no start date or enactment has been confirmed.
Air Travel
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Extreme Heat in Las Vegas Is Complicating Takeoffs and Raising Delay Risks
Extreme summer heat is making aircraft takeoff calculations more difficult in Las Vegas and can contribute to flight delays, researchers say.
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Global Air Passenger Demand Fell 1.7% in June as Domestic Traffic Weakened
The International Air Transport Association reported a 1.7% year-over-year decline in global passenger demand in June, with domestic traffic falling 3.0%.
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Extreme Heat Is Raising U.S. Flight-Delay Risks as Airports Face Hotter Conditions
Rising temperatures can reduce aircraft performance and force operational changes, increasing delay risks at airports in persistently hot regions.
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IATA, European Airports Warn Schengen Border System Could Bring Four-Hour Summer Waits
Airline and airport groups say current waits of up to two hours could worsen during the 2026 summer travel season as the EU expands its Entry/Exit System.
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DOT Finalizes One-Page Airline Passenger-Rights Disclosure Rule
The rule will require covered air carriers to submit a one-page summary of passenger rights and prominently post it on their websites after the federal paperwork process is complete.
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ICAO: Nearly 5 Billion Air Passengers in 2025 as Fatalities Rose Despite Fewer Accidents
The International Civil Aviation Organization says airlines carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025 while recording fewer accidents than the previous year, but total fatalities increased.
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Global Air-Passenger Demand Fell 1.7% in June as Middle East Disruption Continued to Reshape Travel
IATA reported a 1.7% year-over-year decline in global passenger demand in June 2026, including a 3.0% fall in domestic demand.
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IATA Says Global Passenger Demand Fell 1.7% in June 2026 as China, U.S. and Japan Weakened
Global passenger demand fell 1.7% year over year in June 2026, according to IATA, with weaker domestic markets in China, the United States and Japan driving the decline.
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Extreme heat is increasingly disrupting U.S. air travel as aircraft performance limits tighten
Higher temperatures can limit aircraft payloads and contribute to delays, cancellations and passenger disruptions, with Las Vegas offering a case study.
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ICAO Reports Nearly 5 Billion Air Travelers in 2025 and Sets New Safety Priorities
The International Civil Aviation Organization says airlines carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025, while reporting fewer accidents than the previous year and renewing its focus on global safety oversight.
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Recent Thunderstorms Repeatedly Disrupted Flights at U.S. Hubs
FAA records show repeated thunderstorm-related ground stops and delays at major U.S. hubs in July, while O’Hare reported only short general delays on August 5.
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FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Decade-Long Review
The FAA certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 on August 3 after years of testing and design changes, but production and passenger service still require further steps.
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Extreme heat can disrupt flights even under clear skies
Extreme heat can reduce aircraft performance and trigger weight limits, delays or rebooking even when skies are clear. Here is what travelers should know.
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New International Service at Warwick’s Green Airport Creates a Different Travel Option for Rhode Island Passengers
TACV’s nonstop Providence-to-Praia service is operating from Warwick’s T.F. Green International Airport, with current schedule listings showing one weekly VR691 departure.
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DOT Extends Pause on Refund Enforcement for Renumbered Flights
DOT extended through July 7, 2027, a temporary pause on enforcing refund rules for some renumbered flights, but major itinerary changes still qualify.
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Middle East flight suspensions extend into September and October
Airlines are extending Middle East suspensions into September and October as airspace risks remain uneven, leaving travelers to recheck schedules and remedies.
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FAA Air-Traffic Upgrade Is Still Years From Full Deployment
The FAA’s new digital clearance tool is a limited step toward replacing aging air-traffic systems that can still cause delays, cancellations and ground stops.
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EASA extends Afghanistan airspace warning through January 2027
EASA extended its Afghanistan airspace warning through January 31, 2027, keeping its recommendation against operations below FL 320 in the Kabul FIR.
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WestJet labour disruption: What cancelled passengers can claim
WestJet suspended mainline flights through August 6. Here is what affected passengers can generally claim under Canadian passenger-rights rules.
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FAA Extends O’Hare Flight Limits Through October 2027
The FAA will keep Chicago O’Hare’s 2,708-daily-operation limit in place through October 30, 2027, as construction continues at the major hub.
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Newark Airport Limits Extended as FAA Cites Staffing Shortage
Newark travelers faced weather delays July 27 as a separate FAA order keeps scheduled operations at 72 per hour from October 25, 2026.