Airline Disruptions: Eleven airlines have collapsed or entered administration in 2026, with holiday trips cancelled for passengers; the latest is European Cargo (about 180 jobs affected), as airlines warn jet fuel costs could surge and fares may rise. New Direct Route for Guadeloupe: LIAT Air launches the first-ever direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay on July 14, with twice-weekly service (Tues/Sat outbound; Wed/Sun return), timed ahead of Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest. Easier Island Hopping: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal for single-ticket travel and checked-through baggage across English, French and Dutch Caribbean routes, including Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus connections to Paris-Orly. Regional Mobility by Sea: KARULINK partners met in Guadeloupe to push new passenger maritime routes and better transport links, supported by EU INTERREG funding. Yachting & Refits: IMM has acquired Atlantic Refit Center in La Rochelle, expanding refit capacity for vessels up to 150 metres, with IMM already operating bases including Guadeloupe.