Model Brooks Nader fell violently ill on a private flight to St. Barts on Feb. 15, 2026, likely from sushi, but recovered to continue her birthday trip.

India's fastest metro, launching in 2026, will connect Meerut at 120 kmph with 12 stations and shared tracks with semi-high-speed trains.

Major UK rail disruptions Feb 14–15, 2026, due to engineering works, affecting Southern, South Western, and LNER services, with no trains to London Victoria on Feb 15 and bus replacements on several routes.

The FAA now requires airlines to prove pilot hiring is based only on merit, ending diversity hiring practices, effective Feb. 13, 2026.

Gujarat’s new Vande Bharat Express links Ahmedabad and Udaipur, launching Feb. 18 with daily service.

Chinese pet owners increasingly include pets in 2026 Spring Festival celebrations, driving a booming pet economy.

MakeMyTrip and Ixigo use OpenAI’s AI to turn chat into bookings, boosting travel planning in India.

Mumbai bans heavy vehicles and closes roads for PM Modi and Macron’s visit on Feb 17, 2026.

UAE and Bahrain launch joint travel pilot using biometrics and digital checks to speed up cross-border entry.

Ethiopian Airlines to launch three new domestic routes in April 2026, boosting regional access and economic growth.