Airport Disruptions

Athens International Airport is changing its baggage screening procedure: a suitcase containing a prohibited item may be opened and inspected in the absence of the passenger

Etihad will launch year-round Abu Dhabi–Red Sea flights on October 4, connecting travelers with Saudi Arabia’s luxury coastal destination in just over three hours

London Luton Airport offers free Prebook Security, allowing passengers to reserve a 30-minute security slot before arriving at the airport

Xiamen Airlines has launched a new direct route between Xiamen and London Heathrow, operating three times a week from September 6, 2026

A serious crash has closed the A8 at Newbridge near Edinburgh Airport, with police and emergency services at the scene and delays expected for airport traffic

Wizz Air has expanded its Prague network with new direct flights to Vilnius and Palermo, giving travelers more options for city breaks in Lithuania and Sicily

The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $481 million in grants to 191 airports across 36 states and two territories for infrastructure and safety improvements ahead of Labor Day

Copenhagen Airport is showing unprecedented figures. Spain continues to be the favorite destination for passengers, Italy is making a jump, and long-haul flights also keep strengthening

Wizz Air will resume direct flights between Cluj-Napoca and Tel Aviv on September 7, 2026, operating twice weekly from Cluj International Airport

Madrid-Barajas has begun operating a major solar park with 215,000 panels, helping Aena move toward covering the airport’s electricity needs with renewables