Flight Disruptions

Airbus has unveiled a newly painted A380 that will serve as a flying test bed for advanced engine technologies designed to power the next generation of aircraft

For the first time in its history, the company will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Manila on Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The route will launch in March 2027

China Eastern has launched nonstop Shanghai-Dublin flights, marking Dublin Airport's longest route and strengthening Ireland-China ties

Thailand has intensified customs inspections at international airports, targeting high-risk flights to combat drug smuggling attempts

Sydney Airport has opened a new beauty and wellness space at Terminal 1, offering manicures, pedicures, and head spa treatments

Three passengers were arrested after allegedly causing chaos aboard a Lufthansa flight from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt, delaying departure

July 17 marks 12 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was tragically downed over eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of 298 people

The FAA alleges United Airlines allowed a flight attendant to work dozens of flights without meeting federal return-to-duty drug testing requirements

A revised assessment of the Ryanair flight path prompted Greece to hand the investigation over to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board

SkyUp has unveiled safety audit scores for its airlines as it expands charter and scheduled operations during the busy summer season

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