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Houthi attacks have effectively closed Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, causing a near-total halt in Saudi corporate travel and forcing major business events into 2027.

Air India launches a new Mumbai-Toronto route this winter. The service uses a Boeing 777-300ER and includes a Rome stopover for westbound flights due to airspace restrictions.

Boeing has officially secured FAA type certification for the 737 MAX 10. The announcement was made by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on October 20, 2026.

Qatar Airways will launch a nonstop route to Western Sydney International Airport in December 2027, marking a significant expansion in its Australian operations.

Washington Dulles Airport will open a dedicated 37,000-square-foot VIP terminal for commercial passengers, offering private screening and direct gate transport.

Lufthansa will launch nonstop flights from Phoenix to Munich starting August 2027, marking its first service to Arizona.

Boston and Iceland hosted major 2026 events during peak season. Both destinations found that live tourism drove earned media rather than visitor growth.

U.S. travelers to Europe remain resilient while Canadian numbers drop. Skift Transatlantic Summit 2026 highlights key shifts in demand and spending.

New Skift research with 74,000 travelers reveals sustainable travel is mainstream. 77% want travel to benefit communities and the environment, challenging industry myths.

The US Department of Transportation has postponed a rule that would limit airline obligations for maintenance-related delays until January 2027.