Flight Disruptions

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"

Multiple aviation strikes could disrupt millions of trips across Spain during Easter 2026, starting with the Holy Week. Groundforce staff at 12 airports are getting ready for an indefinite strike starting March 27. Here’s what else to expect

FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open

Etihad is offering free rebooking or refunds for eligible tickets amid ongoing regional disruptions. Abu Dhabi flights remain paused until 14:00 UAE time on March 5. All affected bookings must include this mention to be processed

JetBlue's Flight 543 made an emergency landing at Newark due to engine issues and smoke in the cabin. Passengers evacuated safely; the airport has resumed normal operations

A stormy weekend and airport congestion are leading to flight cancellations and delays across the US. Airlines are urging travelers to check flight status in advance and prepare for delays and schedule changes

The Chamber of Commerce of Chania, the second largest city in Crete, met with the Greek Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in light of the malfunction that shut down the country's airspace for hours: "The radio systems were not working, a modern approach radar is critical to our future"

After Vienna and Bratislava, Budapest Airport, the capital of Hungary, has also been closed to takeoffs and landings due to severe weather conditions across the continent. Israir and Wizz Air flights have been diverted to Bucharest and will continue to be rescheduled as soon as possible

Air traffic controllers delay strike