Flight Disruptions

Emirates has increased Dubai–Nairobi services to three daily flights, improving connectivity for travelers while adding cargo capacity to support Kenya's tourism and exports

Romania warns that a court dispute involving its air navigation provider could lead to a severe disruption or potential closure of national airspace, raising major civil flight concerns

Iberia's latest Disney-themed Airbus A320neo celebrates Disney Adventure World and the airline's historic Madrid–Paris route

The Malaysian government is continuing its efforts to locate the remains of the plane, which has been one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history

The FAA is investigating after an American Airlines flight aborted takeoff in Miami when a business jet crossed the active runway without authorization

A pilot for one of the major US airlines reported that, while landing at JFK, his passenger plane hit a drone. Despite the report, an initial FAA inspection found no damage to the plane

The 1946-launched Paris-New York route symbolized Europe's return to the skies after World War II. Today, it is one of the most prominent symbols of Air France and commercial aviation

SWISS has prolonged its Dubai flight suspension until October 24, 2026, while maintaining increased Zurich–Delhi services due to strong demand

Emirates held its first Travel Rehearsal program in the Maldives, helping children with autism and their families prepare for air travel

FAA has awarded Air Space Intelligence a contract for advanced traffic management systems aimed at reducing delays, boosting capacity and improving efficiency

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

Air traffic controllers delay strike