Brussels Airport access roads were shut after a gas leak during road works, leaving trains as the only way to reach the terminal. "The situation is now resolved, and Brussels Airport is accessible by car again". Airport operations are also heavily affected by a national strike day. Also today: Charleroi South Airport grounded all flights
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026
A Lufthansa flight from Athens to Munich returned to the airport shortly after takeoff due to a warning in the cockpit and an unusual smell observed in the cabin. After landing, all passengers and crew were evacuated via emergency slides, and three passengers suffered minor injuries
Aena airports handled 28.3 million passengers in April, up 3.7% year on year, while the operator also denied a false hantavirus warning at Tenerife South. Also: the group confirms there is no installed hantavirus warning sign at Tenerife South Airport, "it is a hoax"
Bilbao Airport adds a new Wizz Air service to Milan Malpensa with four weekly flights, boosting connectivity between Spain and Italy. Wizz: Passengers departing from Northern Italy will reach "one of Spain’s most iconic destinations with maximum flexibility, competitive fares, and the comfort of the modern Airbus A321neo"
Prague Airport will launch nonstop Riyadh flights via low-cost carrier Flyadeal from June 26, with three weekly services operating through the summer season
Cluj International Airport strengthens its position as Romania’s leading regional hub, reporting growth in passenger traffic and cargo volumes despite global uncertainty and route disruptions
Heathrow Airport reports strong April transfer demand up 10% YoY, even as passenger numbers dip 5%. Cargo steady, highlighting resilience amid Middle East disruptions
Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"
The unusual incident occurred during takeoff of a Frontier Airlines flight in Denver, when a person breached the security fence and reached the runway. The pilot immediately stopped the plane, but during the evacuation of the plane, 12 people were injured, including five who were taken to the hospital
The island of Nisyros, located between Rhodes and Kos, has announced plans to renovate its existing emergency landing strip and transform it into an airport. However, the island has not yet announced regular civil aviation operations. Could this be a next flight destination?
A HiSky Airbus A320 returned to Bucharest after a cabin pressurization alert on the way to Hurghada. All 180 passengers and crew landed safely, no injuries reported
Budapest International Airport is embarking on one of the largest expansion projects in Central Europe, adding capacity of more than 10 million passengers per year
Just before the start of the season, London Gatwick Airport is predicting its busiest summer since the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the main destinations and the new airlines joining
Las Vegas police release footage of a woman tying her dog to an airport check-in counter and abandoning it. Shocked officers wrote: "Can't believe we're saying this, but don't abandon dogs at the airport." The dog's owner was arrested and charged. The dog was placed in foster care
Despite Ukraine’s closed airspace, Boryspil Airport has launched a large-scale modernization project with South Korea’s KOICA, upgrading digital systems and passenger technology ahead of a future reopening
Barcelona's El Prat Airport is experiencing extremely strong winds. Along with the many cancellations and delays, flights have been diverted to alternative airports
Ontario Airport celebrates China Airlines’ milestone of 1 million travelers since 2018, highlighting the airport’s growth as a major international gateway
During a July 2024 departure from Milan, a LATAM 777 tail struck the runway due to a major weight miscalculation. The aircraft made a safe return, but the damage was serious enough to convince authorities to reclassify it as an "accident". Here are ANSV's official findings
More than 40,000 people in Colorado were left without power Sunday evening; disruptions affected some emergency 911 services and operations at Denver International Airport. Trains that move passengers lost power, prompting evacuations. "We want to thank our passengers for their patience"
