Industry Updates - Week of February 09, 2026
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Price goes up for the U.K.'s Online Travel Authorization.
The fee for the U.K.'s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will rise from 16 to 20 British pounds, about $27, "in the near future," the British government said last week, ahead of the program's launch on Feb. 25, 2026.
The U.K. stresses on the ETA website that it is not a visa but a "digital permission to travel" into the country. The U.K. said the ETA is in line with how many other countries, including the U.S., approach border security and try to prevent the arrival of
those who present a threat.
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American Airlines Empowers Customers with New App Enhancements
As soon as a disruption occurs, customers see a dedicated experience tied to their reservation, bringing together everything they need in one place. Depending on the situation, travelers may be able to rebook flights in seconds
through a guided self-service flow, track their bags in real time or instantly access hotel, meal and transportation vouchers — now available seamlessly in the app and on aa.com.
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Flight Delayed or Canceled? Here's What Your Airline Owes You
The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure the traveling public has easy access to information about services that U.S. airlines provide to mitigate passenger inconveniences when the cause of a cancellation
or delay was due to circumstances within the airline’s control.
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For Corporate Travel, the 2026 World Cup Is Becoming a Multi-City Business Platform
In less than seven months, the FIFA World Cup will take over 11 major U.S. cities—alongside venues in Mexico and Canada—drawing football fans from around the world. Streets will be packed. Hotels are already selling out. And businesses
will be facing both major challenges and game-changing opportunities. Those that take a strategic approach can turn the World Cup into a high-impact business moment—using sport as the anchor for meetings, networking, and growth across multiple cities and borders.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA features 11 host cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle. MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) hosts the final, while SoFi Stadium
(LA) hosts the U.S. opening match.
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TSA Officially Launches ‘ConfirmID’ for Non-REAL ID Travelers
The TSA this week officially unveiled ConfirmID, a new modernized verification program for travelers who do not yet have a REAL ID-compliant license or passport.
Under the system, which has been in place since Feb. 1, travelers can go online to pay a $45 fee and provide basic information—such as their legal name and travel dates—to receive a digital or printed receipt. This receipt allows them to get through airport
security despite having non-compliant identification.
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The Most Turbulent Flight Route on Every Continent
The world’s most turbulent flight routes and worst airports for turbulence on approach and descent for 2025 have been revealed in
Turbli’s annual ranking. The data comes from the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Met Office, which are the information sources pilots draw on for flight planning.
The most turbulent flight routes by continent:
- North America: Denver (DEN) - Jackson (JAC)
- South America: Mendoza (MDZ) - Santiago (SCL)
- Europe: Nice (NCE) - Geneva (GVA)
- Asia: Xining (XNN) - Yinchuan (INC)
- Africa: Durban (DUR) - Johannesburg (JNB)
- Oceania: Christchurch (CHC) - Wellington (WLG)
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