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Winter storm chaos at a US airport: snow-covered grounded planes, canceled flight boards, frustrated travelers, and widespread power outages in the background.

Winter storm triggers thousands of US flight cancellations and widespread power outages

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A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States on Monday, January 26, disrupted air and road travel, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity, according to FlightAware and PowerOutage.us. The National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain and low visibility would continue to affect parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic as the system moved offshore.

China's 2026 Spring Festival travel rush starts on cultural note

The annual Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun, began on Monday as millions of Chinese embarked on journeys home. An estimated 188 million cross-regional trips were recorded on the first day, up 13 percent year-on-year. Officials forecast a record 9.5 billion trips over the 40-day period ending March 13.

Shanghai expected to remain popular with Korean travelers in 2026

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Shanghai continues to draw Korean tourists with its value, cleanliness, and flavors, enhanced by China's visa-free entry policy. Visitor numbers surged in 2025, and early 2026 bookings indicate sustained popularity.

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Japan times staffer contrasts shinkansen with Amtrak experience

A Japan Times staffer, accustomed to the sacred silence of Japan's shinkansen after years there, returns to the US and navigates small talk on Amtrak. Dropped off at Tukwila Station from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, he finds an empty platform and passes time in jet-lagged exploration. The account highlights cultural differences in train travel etiquette.

Korean Air to operate mileage-only flights on Jeju route for Lunar New Year

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Korean Air announced on January 19 that it will operate special mileage-exclusive flights on its domestic route connecting Seoul and Jeju island next month to meet Lunar New Year holiday travel demand. The Gimpo-Jeju flights will run from February 13 to 19, with two flights each day. This comes as the airline encourages mileage use during the integration of its system with Asiana Airlines amid their merger, with full schedules available on the Korean Air website and mobile app.

Philippines grants visa-free entry to Chinese nationals

The Philippines will grant visa-free entry to Chinese nationals for up to 14 days starting January 16, 2026. The Department of Foreign Affairs stated the arrangement will last one year and be reviewed before expiring in 2027.

Pasipoti ya Kenya inapanda nafasi ya 68 katika Henley Index ya hivi karibuni

15 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Pasipoti ya Kenya imepanda nafasi yake ya kimataifa hadi nafasi ya 68 katika Henley Passport Index ya 2026, kutoka nafasi ya 73 Oktoba 2025. Hii inaruhusu wenye pasipoti kufikia maeneo 69 bila visa au kwa visa wakati wa kuwasili. Kupanda huku kunaweka Kenya miongoni mwa pasipoti 10 zenye nguvu zaidi barani Afrika.

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