Flight Disruptions

Etihad Airways has launched daily nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, opening its first route to Uzbekistan and expanding Central Asia links

Air France will dedicate an Airbus A321 to Pope Leo XIV for his first France visit, with special flights connecting Paris, Lourdes, Metz and Rome

A Smartwings flight from Prague to Tel Aviv was forced to turn back after an engine issue. A replacement aircraft later carried passengers onward

The low-cost carrier concluded a quarter of growth with 15% boost in capacity, on-time performance improvement to 82.7% and a 99.9% flight completion rate

Houston police are investigating a reported bomb threat involving a Frontier Airlines flight at IAH. One person is in custody

The FAA and Utah completed a hybrid-electric cargo flight demonstration, advancing efforts to integrate next-generation aircraft into U.S. airspace

AnimaWings surprised UNTOLD festivalgoers with a live DJ performance onboard a flight to Cluj-Napoca, kicking off the celebration before landing in Romania

Thailand has welcomed the inaugural TransNusa Airlines flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. The new twice-daily service is expected to add more than 130,000 annual seats

A cryptic post from Chicago O'Hare Airport has travelers guessing as a major international airline prepares to announce a brand-new destination

Guatemala maintains orange alerts after one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere started spewing lava and ash on Monday. Ash threatens flight operations

Flights arriving at Catania Airport remain suspended as volcanic activity and wind conditions affect operations

Heavy rain, strong winds, and transport disruption are affecting Tokyo and central Japan as Typhoon Jangmi moves through the region

Travelers returning from Memorial Day trips continue to face delays as FAA advisories disrupted operations at Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco, Las Vegas and San Diego

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