Kuwait Airspace Reopens: FCDO Issues New Travel Advisory
Following airspace reopening: The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens in Kuwait to travel only if safe, highlighting limited flight options, border crossing rules, and emergency preparedness
Following airspace reopening: The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens in Kuwait to travel only if safe, highlighting limited flight options, border crossing rules, and emergency preparedness
Update from the unusual incident in Delhi during which several passengers were injured: Most of them have been released, the air crew has returned to Zurich, and the plane is awaiting inspections and instructions from the Indian authorities
Authorities have declared the highest level of alert in two districts following heavy rains, fears of flooding and widespread disruptions, alongside additional warnings across the country
About 200 passengers and seven crew members were disembarked in Denver, with no injuries. The plane was inspected and re-cleared for takeoff hours after the incident. This follows a similar incident that occurred two days ago
Greek residents and tourists in many areas of the country have received "CB alerts" (also known as "personal messages") on their cell phones due to the storm hitting the country. These are messages that look and sound like advance warnings of missiles
Authorities evacuated residents from the building as a safety measure while emergency services worked at the scene and began investigating the circumstances of the incident
Tonight: Lufthansa will repatriate German citizens stranded in the Middle East with special flights. Key routes to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Beirut, and other destinations remain suspended. Travel updates and safety tips here
Update: British Airways flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv and other key hubs remain suspended as tensions escalate. An emergency Muscat–London service has been scheduled for stranded passengers. Details on booking and departure time
Israel Follows Emergency Protocols Amid Crisis
Heavy and persistent rains are leading to mudslides, flooding, and road closures in several provinces across Peru. Authorities are warning of renewed heavy rainfall in the coming days, urging the public to take extra caution
The Istanbul-Barcelona flight landed as scheduled, but El Prat Airport activated emergency protocols due to a bomb threat on the plane, which later turned out to be a hoax. Company spokesman: "Efforts have begun to identify the passenger in question and take legal action"
Flight AI174 from San Francisco to New Delhi made an emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar after the crew identified a possible problem with the aircraft. All passengers are safe
Shortly after takeoff from Madrid to Paris, a large bird struck the front of the plane and one of its engines, causing smoke on board. The captain returned to land at the home airport. Iberia to PassportNews: "One crew member taken for medical treatment, passengers were anxious."
SWISS Flight Diverted to Germany
At least nine injured, including a 2-year-old and a 59-year-old woman, required medical assistance after severe turbulence struck the flight from Rome to Milan. Ryanair to PassportNews: "We apologize to the affected passengers"
This was after the plane that took off from Tel Aviv was faulty and had to land in Antalya, and the rescue plane also had a malfunction. Minister Kish: "The youth delegation has safely arrived in Poland"
FedEx Flight Returns to Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Engine Fire. FedEx to PassportNews: "The strike caused an engine fire. We thank the pilots for the safe landing"
The flight had to make an emergency landing in the city of Graz, Austria, due to an engine failure that caused smoke in the cockpit and passenger cabin
10 passengers have sought medical attention. One cabin crew member who was airlifted to a hospital in Graz by helicopter; his status remains unclear. The other four crew members have also been placed under medical care. SWISS: “Our utmost priority is to provide the best support to all those affected"