Flight Disruptions

Two helicopters collided near McMinnville, Oregon, killing three people, including a flight instructor and a student pilot. Federal investigators are examining the crash

The British budget includes a further increase in the air passenger tax from April 2028, alongside advancing legislation that would allow authorities in England to impose a tax on tourist overnight stays

HiSky has avoided a potential flight shutdown in Romania after paying its outstanding debts to the country's air navigation services provider, days before a planned suspension

A Greek airline is launching a new internet connection process on its equipped aircraft. Miles+Bonus members flying in Economy Class need to do this to enjoy the new perk

Atlanta Airport is the 26th US facility to introduce electronic flight strips, as the FAA continues efforts to modernize air traffic control operations

A suspected bird strike on one of the engines of a SriLankan Airlines flight from Colombo to Heathrow has led to the cancellation of take-off

Iberia has increased flights to Andalusia by 20%, added 520 seats and capped fares at €99 in Economy and €149 in Business following the fatal train accident in Toledo

The President of the Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai hosted the crew members involved in the incident during a flight on September 30, praising their actions to keep passengers and the aircraft safe

Ryanair unveiled its big winter plan in the Hungarian capital: 54 routes, an additional aircraft to be stationed at the airport and an expectation of 6 million passengers a year

Air France Cargo transported four white rhinos from Paris to Mexico after more than a year of preparation involving specialist freight and zoo teams

Typhoon Champi disrupts air traffic in Taiwan: UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines have canceled dozens of flights to the tourist island. Other companies are warning of changes

A United Airlines flight diverted to Maine after a passenger disturbance, while a Southwest flight landed in Baltimore after a reported bird strike

The NATS technical issue that disrupted UK flight departures on Tuesday has been resolved, but Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham airports warning passengers of ongoing delays

A technical issue is disrupting some UK flight departures, NATS says, as engineers investigate and passengers are advised to check with airlines

Typhoon Saudel hit Zhejiang province twice this morning, first in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou. 197 flights were canceled at Wenzhou airport. Authorities now warn of extreme rain, flooding and landslides.

Mount Etna's eruption has once again forced airspace closures over Sicily, limiting arrivals to five per hour until 2 p.m. on Monday, two days after Catania Airport returned to full operation

Catania Airport has extended restrictions until August 13 at 04:00 PM local time as Mount Etna erupts, with ash and winds affecting airspace and disrupting arrivals and departures

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