USA Travel News

Glacier closes Going-to-the-Sun Road alpine section by October 19; Rocky Mountain and Grand Teton are also closing key routes for the winter season.

Halema'uma'u Trail and Byron Ledge Trail closed at Hawai'i Volcanoes NP after 200+ earthquakes at Kilauea summit. Check conditions before visiting.

Universal, Knott's, Six Flags, and Busch Gardens are running Halloween horror events through late October 2026. What's still open and worth booking.

Thanksgiving 2026 falls on 26 November. Airfare for the busiest travel week is already rising. The window to book at reasonable prices is closing.

Route 66 turns 100 in November 2026. Centennial events along the Mother Road run through autumn, with the main celebration on 11 November in Illinois.

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026 creates a three-day weekend for fall foliage, national park visits, and city breaks across the US.

Severe weather and an FAA outage are causing mass US flight delays. JetBlue and American Airlines have issued waivers for 25–27 September.

US fall foliage peaks from late September through mid-November 2026. Here's the regional timing forecast and the best viewing destinations.

International visitor arrivals to the US fell 14% in summer 2026, marking nine consecutive months of decline and affecting tourism businesses nationwide.

Bright Angel Canyon flooding on 29 August damaged Grand Canyon's water pipeline. South Rim supplies are reduced while a temporary intake is installed.

Weather disruptions on 11-12 September caused 2,904 US flight delays and 113 cancellations. Which airports were hit hardest and your rights.

A Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International on 6 September 2026, killing 5. Expect delays at MIA through 8 September.

The US federal funding deadline is September 30, 2026. If Congress does not pass a budget, national parks could close from October 1. What to know.

FAA gives tentative approval for JetBlue to acquire Spirit's 22 LaGuardia slots for $58.5M. Up to 12 new LGA roundtrips planned from 2027.

TSA forecasts record numbers at US airports over Labor Day weekend, 4–7 September 2026. Here's what to expect and how to minimise delays.

American Airlines adds daily Philadelphia flights to Porto, Reykjavik, and Vienna from spring 2027, operated on new Airbus XLR and A321neo aircraft.

Severe thunderstorms on August 25, 2026 caused widespread delays and cancellations at JFK, Newark, and O'Hare with cascading impacts across the US network.

Delta Air Lines has announced a nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom and Paris CDG starting March 2027. Tickets went on sale 15 August 2026.

A hurricane warning covers Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala approaches. Heavy rain, storm surge, and flight disruption expected on 14 August.

National Park Week runs August 22-30. All fee-charging parks are free on August 25 for the NPS 110th birthday. No reservation needed.

American Airlines has suspended six domestic routes from Los Angeles and Charlotte from 5 August through 5 October, citing rising jet fuel costs.

The US doubled its ESTA fee to $40.27 and introduced mandatory social media screening for all visa waiver travelers entering on the Visa Waiver Program.

Alaska Airlines announces nonstop flights from Boise and Spokane to Honolulu from December 2026, giving Pacific Northwest travellers direct

Eleven major US national parks now charge international visitors $100 per day on top of standard vehicle entry fees. Here is what to know.

Flights to the USA via Gulf hubs face potential rerouting after EU carriers were directed to avoid Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait airspace through 29

Storm systems triggered 1,119 flight cancellations across the United States on 19 July 2026. Know your rights and what to do if your flight was

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival runs 3 July to 21 August 2026 at Sand Harbor State Park, Nevada, with performances of Macbeth and Robin Hood.

FIFA World Cup 2026 final week: semifinals 14–15 July, then the Final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Logistics for attending.

Sail Boston 2026 brings more than 60 tall ships from 20 countries to Boston Harbor from 11–16 July, with free events, ship tours and a Parade

Six mobile museums are touring all 48 contiguous US states to mark the 250th anniversary. Track the schedule to catch one near you before year's

PSA Airlines led 424 US flight cancellations on 8 July 2026, the 99th consecutive day of nationwide disruption. Boston, Reagan, and Atlanta

Severe weather and FAA restrictions caused 529 cancellations and 3,263 delays at US airports on 6 July, hitting Chicago and New York hardest.

US travel costs up 11% year-on-year in summer 2026, airfare rising 26.7%. America's 250th anniversary is driving record domestic demand - book

The CDC renewed its 30-day Ebola entry restriction on 21 June 2026, barring most non-US nationals who have recently been in DRC, Uganda or South

New York's JFK Airport is opening two new terminal buildings in 2026, with 14 international gates at Terminal 1 and 5–6 gates at Terminal 6

Severe thunderstorms hit major US Northeast airports on 15 June 2026, cancelling 855 flights and delaying 7,700 more. Airlines are issuing

Route 66 turns 100 in November 2026. Search interest is up 302% year-on-year. Here's how to plan the Chicago-to-Los Angeles drive for the

Non-US residents pay an extra $100 per person at 11 major US national parks in 2026. The America the Beautiful annual pass ($250) covers the surcharge.

2026 FIFA World Cup: 11 June-19 July across 11 US cities. International visitors guide covers visas, transport, fan festivals, accommodation, and booking.

July 4, 2026 marks 250 years of American independence. The biggest celebrations in US history. Where to go, what to expect, and how to plan