travelSunday, June 21, 2026
Summer travel is officially here, and today's stories span the practical and the political. From tech tips for device security to a heat wave in Spain and accessibility barriers at airports and in nature, the theme is clear: travel is getting more complicated, and not everyone is equally prepared.
Two stories today highlight different kinds of travel risk: one from the weather, one from human error.
Spain's first heat wave of the summer brings red alerts in the Basque Country and orange alerts across ten regions, with temperatures up to 40°C. Travelers heading to Spain this week should plan for extreme heat.
The FAA is investigating a near-collision at Boston Logan between a Delta flight from Dallas and an American Airlines plane on an intersecting runway. The Delta flight aborted its landing with 135 people aboard.
Disabled travelers continue to face obstacles, from denied boarding to lack of access in nature.
Disability rights activist Samanta Bullock, who uses a wheelchair, was denied boarding a British Airways flight at JFK because she was traveling alone. She plans to sue, calling it discrimination.
A BBC piece on nature access for disabled people notes progress in the Yorkshire Dales but says more work is needed. Campaigners like Pippa Stacey are pushing for better inclusivity in rural areas.
Meanwhile, a new de-wrinkling device and a surge of Scotland fans show the lighter side of summer travel.
Aironox Go is a compact, automatic de-wrinkling device now on Kickstarter. It's designed for travelers who want to skip ironing but still look presentable.
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