Flight Delays

After topping Cirium’s punctuality rankings, Scandinavian Airlines is launching a social media hunt offering a chance to win a unique historical flight experience

"The first child ever born on board an ITA Airways aircraft": A passenger on ITA Airways flight AZ855 gave birth mid-flight from Dakar to Rome Fiumicino, assisted by crew and onboard medical professionals

New BA policy bans filming crew without permission, with consequences ranging from flight removal to covering diversion costs and legal action

American Airlines restarts daily Miami–Caracas flights, marking the first direct commercial service between the U.S. and Venezuela in seven years. "We're proud to be the first airline to resume service between Venezuela and the U.S."

The company is upgrading the flight experience with new meals, a Michelin chef and a menu adapted for long flights. All the details about the new dishes and the upgraded drinks menu

Despite the continued flight cancellations throughout June, Europe’s largest aviation group, which includes Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, is signaling a gradual resumption of operations, subject to the security situation

The pioneering experiment proved that a modern aircraft engine can operate on 100% hydrogen under full flight conditions, including takeoff and landing. Surprisingly, the airline that carried out the experiment, which was conducted at a NASA facility, is actually a low-cost carrier

Flight crew and flight attendant planners have approved a new agreement with Unifor, a critical move that ensures the operation of thousands of flights, including Air Canada Rouge operations

Data from the International Air Transport Association reveal that, in March 2026, global flight demand increased very moderately, while passenger traffic in the Middle East declined sharply by more than 60%. IATA CEO: "Over the next months we could see shortages in parts of the world "

Starting at the end of September 2026, the Swiss airline SWISS will stop selling products on its flights, and will transfer operations to the Miles & More online platform, with a wider range and additional benefits: "The existing model has lost its relevance"

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"

Flight disruptions are stressful, but knowing your rights, staying proactive, and packing smart can turn delays into manageable moments. Learn what to do step by step

New York City's emergency management agency warns of dangerous conditions, while flights from major airports are being delayed

Barcelona's El Prat Airport is experiencing extremely strong winds. Along with the many cancellations and delays, flights have been diverted to alternative airports

Delta issues a special update informing passengers of a new winter storm forecast for the eastern part of the United States. Many airports are expected to be affected. These are the main areas where air activity will likely suffer disruptions

More than 20cm of snow from a major winter storm disrupted operations at Toronto Pearson Airport, prompting delays and passenger advisories from Air Canada and airport officials

The airports in Vienna and Bratislava have announced possible delays and cancelled flights because of snowstorms and wintry conditions

The US authorities have issued a "blue" winter storm warning on the East Coast, which is expected to bring snow and sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas. Airports are warning of delays during the busiest days of the year

The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore

Ryanair’s October ranking: France, Spain, Germany and the UK lead delays amid ATC shortfalls; Bulgaria is best-performing. Urgent reform urged from the EU Commission President