Airport Traffic Pulse: IATA data shows Asia Pacific still dominates the world’s busiest airport pairs, with Jeju–Seoul Gimpo (CJU–GMP) leading at 13.3m passengers, while Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan) and Vietnam post strong growth. Weather & Travel Disruption: South Korea’s Constitution Day holiday weekend (3 days) is set for passing showers and periodic heavy rain, with rain expanding toward Seoul and traffic jams expected. Air Cargo & Connectivity: IAG Cargo adds a third daily London Heathrow–Delhi service from Sept 19, 2026, lifting UK–India capacity to 70 weekly flights and citing stronger cargo demand plus the new UK–India FTA. Airline Financial Pressure: China’s big three state carriers forecast wider first-half 2026 losses, blaming higher fuel costs and reduced Japan services after a political dispute. Tourism Industry Push: Penang tourism operators are urged to adopt AI for digital marketing and destination recommendations. India Tourism Outlook: WTTC/FAITH say India’s travel and tourism could grow faster than the economy (8.5%) and call for a “Tourism Growth Charter,” including infrastructure and visa reforms. Safety & Risk: India orders seafarer-first measures amid Strait of Hormuz risks, directing against deploying Indian crew through the area. On-the-ground Travel: Sabah reports nine Chinese tourists injured in a van crash during an overtake. China Tourism Growth: SM Prime turns its Xiamen complex into a lifestyle destination with a new voco hotel, betting on China’s inbound travel surge.