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 SWISS Airbus A350 flying from Seoul to Zurich that made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan after a co-pilot suffered a medical issue onboard has finally returned to Zurich
Two passengers who disrupted a flight from London to Ibiza, forcing an emergency landing in Toulouse, have been convicted in a French court. The airline says it will continue to operate a "zero tolerance" policy towards inappropriate behavior on flights
Airlink has also confirmed that the deceased Dutch national infected with the hantavirus had flown from Saint Helena to Johannesburg aboard an Airlink flight before boarding a KLM aircraft to fly to Amsterdam. The World Health Organization, the CDC, Canada, and UK have all issued fresh hantavirus updates. Spain's Ministry of Health announces "the person with symptoms who had been on a plane in Gran Canaria since yesterday has been transferred to Amsterdam on a new medicalized plane"
The airline's plane, en route from Zurich to Seoul, was diverted to Kazakhstan after the co-pilot fell ill during the flight. Three doctors on board provided first aid, the co-pilot was treated, and the airline set a new date for the flight
Condor launches three new flights connecting Frankfurt to Barcelona, Venice, and Budapest. "We are continuously expanding our European route network and this summer already offer our guests connections to 13 city destinations across Europe"
Up to $100,000 criminal penalties: FAA has banned drones at World Cup 2026 venues with heavy penalties. Pilots face strict rules while passengers should expect delays and busy airports
Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, delivering faster, seamless in-flight connectivity across A350 and A380 aircraft for all passengers. SpaceX: "We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines"
A new nonstop ITA Airways route connects Rome and Houston, enhancing economic ties and offering travelers a direct link between Europe and Texas
After topping Cirium’s punctuality rankings, Scandinavian Airlines is launching a social media hunt offering a chance to win a unique historical flight experience
Major global carriers have started to resume suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East. Which airlines have already started flying again and which ones will follow next? Get all the updates as they happen
UK Department for Transport unveils measures to cut last-minute flight cancellations and help airlines plan stable summer schedules. "This legislation will give airlines the tools to adjust flights in good time if they need to, which helps protect passengers and businesses"
The low-cost airline is once again attacking the UK's air traffic control authority, claiming ongoing management failures and staff shortages, alongside distributing a dividend of £171 million. "Over 133,000 Ryanair passengers suffered avoidable NATS ATC delays"
The new service, available during the booking process, will allow passengers to book an alternative flight in the event of a cancellation or delay, even with other companies
Lufthansa Group is reducing operations on unprofitable routes in Frankfurt and Munich, and expanding operations in Zurich, Vienna and Brussels. The move is expected to save tens of thousands of tons of jet fuel
Oman Air brings back daily Dubai flights this month (April 2026) while managing ongoing disruptions affecting routes across the Middle East and Europe
A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa and CityLine on April 15–16 is expected to cause flight cancellations, with rebooking and refunds offered to affected passengers. The strike follows the previous and still ongoing 48-hour pilot strike by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, which grounded hundreds of flights on April 13 and April 14
Global flight cancellations more than doubled in March, with major spikes in the Middle East and Asia, while Latin America showed improvement. Report: The impact was not evenly distributed
A strike on April 10 will hit Lufthansa and CityLine flights, with delays and cancellations expected during peak Easter return travel. German Airports Association: over 520 flights to be cancelled by the end of the day
"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”
