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Summer Shuttle Service Returns to Big Basin Redwoods State Park for Weekends and Holidays
California State Parks says Big Basin Redwoods State Park’s free summer shuttle will return on Memorial Day weekend 2026, serving visitors on weekends and holidays from the temporary Saddle Mountain parking area.
Ground stop at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms lifted
FAA departures at O'Hare were briefly halted Tuesday morning as thunderstorms moved through Chicago, then the ground stop was lifted around 8:20 a.m. CDT.
KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension opens to riders
Kansas City’s 0.7-mile Riverfront Extension opened for passenger service on May 18, linking the downtown streetcar line to Berkley Riverfront.
State Department temporarily pauses visa services in Juba, Kinshasa, and Kampala
The State Department has temporarily paused visa services at U.S. embassies in Juba, Kinshasa and Kampala, citing the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. The move follows WHO’s emergency declaration and recent U.S. travel advisory updates.
Heathrow passenger numbers fall on Iran war disruption
Heathrow said April passenger numbers fell about 5% year on year to 6.7 million, with Middle East traffic down more than 50% because of conflict-related disruption. Transfer traffic rose about 10%, and the airport will review its 2026 forecast in June.
Hundreds of Scots stranded amid easyJet's 'black day' strike action
easyJet flights were disrupted by an Italy-wide aviation strike on May 11, leaving some Scottish travellers stranded or delayed. The strike register listed an easyJet pilots and cabin crew walkout alongside related airport and air traffic strikes.
Heathrow passenger numbers dip as demand for international travel ebbs amid Iran war fallout
Heathrow said April passenger traffic fell to 6.7 million, with conflict-related disruption in the Middle East weighing on some markets. The airport said transfer traffic grew 10% and it will review its 2026 forecast in June.
Budget Airline Warns of More Flight Cancellations This Summer - and Says Short-Haul Will Be Hit Hardest
Norse Atlantic warned that more airlines may cancel flights this summer as higher jet-fuel costs continue to pressure schedules, especially short-haul European routes.
Dubai Airport Remains Open as Kuwait Reopens Airspace and EASA Extends Middle East Advisory
Dubai International Airport is operating on a limited schedule, Kuwait has reopened its airspace and EASA has extended its Middle East conflict-zone advisory.
MetroLINK announces Easter holiday closure and no fixed-route service on April 5
MetroLINK said no fixed-route buses will run on Easter Sunday, April 5, with normal service resuming Monday.
Capitol Corridor warns Train 727 is running 30 minutes late due to debris on the tracks
Capitol Corridor issued a service alert saying Train 727 was about 30 minutes late because of debris on the tracks.
Delta issues weather waiver for Eastern U.S. thunderstorms
Delta posted a same-day weather waiver for thunderstorms affecting travel to, from or through Atlanta and Detroit on April 4, according to its public advisories and agent bulletin.