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Parks Canada introduces shuttle-only access and parking fees in Banff National Park to reduce traffic and protect wildlife zones this peak travel season.

IATA reports 4.6% global passenger traffic growth in August 2025, with record load factor and strong international air travel demand.

Canadian travel to the US dropped for the eighth month in August, with car and air trips both declining significantly according to Statistics Canada data.

Canadian tourist traffic to the US dropped 34% this year, hitting border towns in New England with revenue losses and weakened event attendance.

Air Canada flight attendants reject tentative wage agreement, sending the matter to binding arbitration with no service disruptions and all operations continuing.

Spirit Airlines warns of possible shutdown within 12 months, citing weak demand, oversupply and cash shortfall despite emerging from bankruptcy in March.

U.S. State Department introduces visa bond program, targeting B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from high-risk nations with up to $15,000 entry bonds.

Las Vegas tourism dropped 11.3% in June as visitors recoil from soaring prices, luxury pivots, and rising visa fees impacting international travel

Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub of the southeastern United States. The launch of the new route adds Atlanta to Etihad Airways’ existing U.S. destinations, which include New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Boston. With the addition of Atlanta, the airline now offers direct services to five major U.S. cities, strengthening connectivity between the United States and the Middle East. Passengers departing from Abu Dhabi benefit from the…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported steady growth in global air travel demand for May 2025, with international passenger traffic showing notable gains despite regional variations. According to IATA’s latest data release, total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 5.0 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), also grew by 5.0 percent year-on-year. The overall load factor for May stood at 83.4 percent, marking a slight decline of 0.1 percentage points compared to May 2024. The load factor reflects the percentage of available seating capacity…