Delta Air Lines said it is monitoring winter weather expected to spread from Texas across parts of the Southeast, including the carrier’s Atlanta hub, and into the Northeast in the coming days, with forecasts calling for freezing rain, sleet, and ice accumulation. The airline said safety for customers and employees remains its top priority as it evaluates whether schedule adjustments…
A major winter storm is forecast to disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel across more than 40 states, threatening plans for millions of people returning home after the holiday. The system is expected to take shape from Black Friday through the weekend as a dip in the jet stream pulls arctic air south and helps spin up a strong low-pressure area over the…
Millions of Americans are setting out for Thanksgiving 2025 just as a sprawling storm system gathers strength across the country, raising the risk of major delays on roads and in the air. Federal officials say this week is on track to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in at least 15 years, with more than 360,000 flights scheduled nationwide and…
After a 43-day federal government shutdown that snarled air travel and strained security staff, the United States is heading into what is expected to be one of its busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record. Forecasts from AAA indicate that about 81.8 million people in the U.S. will journey at least 50 miles from home between 25 November and 1 December,…
Egypt has publicly presented its first Siemens Velaro high-speed train, a key step in the creation of the country’s new electric high-speed rail network. The train was unveiled at TransMEA 2025 in New Cairo, one of the Middle East and Africa’s leading transport and logistics exhibitions, where it stood on outdoor display for visitors and officials. The latest version of…
Europe’s tourism industry has entered 2025 in stronger shape than many expected, with travel demand holding up despite persistent price pressures and extreme weather. According to the latest quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), international arrivals to Europe in the year to date are up 3% compared with last year, while overnight stays have increased by 2.7%. Travellers…
Americans are increasingly opting for buses and trains over planes for Thanksgiving travel as the aviation system struggles with mass cancellations and lengthening security lines during the U.S. government shutdown. Travel search engine Wanderu reports combined bus and rail bookings up 12% year on year for the holiday period, with certain departure dates showing 20%–30% gains. Demand is concentrated on…
