Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Cancel All Flights Due to Cyclone Alfred

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia have canceled all flights in and out of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to impact South East Queensland as a category 3 system with wind gusts up to 150 km/h. The cancellations include multiple flights from Sydney and Melbourne, with Virgin Australia also suspending flights for Thursday. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the cyclone could cross the coast near Brisbane early Friday morning, prompting safety measures for travelers. Meanwhile, United Airlines has announced it will cease using Boeing 757-200 aircraft on its Washington to Lisbon route, replacing them with Boeing 767-300ERs to increase capacity. Additionally, United Airlines is set to launch nonstop flights from Newark to the Algarve, Portugal, starting May 21, 2025, making the region more accessible for American travelers. This new route comes as the Algarve gains popularity among European tourists for its beaches and affordability.