After last night's major disruptions, the situation in the US is calmer, but the FAA is preparing for additional restrictions and delays throughout the day. These airports are in the spotlight
TAP Air Portugal is celebrating 80 years of its Madrid-Lisbon route, which began with the airline's first flight between the capitals in 1946
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding Train + Air across the OUIGO network at Paris CDG, with protected connections between trains and flights
American Airlines, in partnership with Make-A-Wish and Disney, has made flying part of an exciting experience for children dealing with serious illnesses
The FAA says reported laser strikes fell for a third straight year, but thousands of incidents continue to pose risks to pilots across the US
Lithuanian airline KlasJet, part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed the necessary approvals to operate Boeing 737NG aircraft on flights to, from and within the US
More countries are issuing eVisas, but airlines still face different verification systems. IATA is calling for standardized digital travel authorization checks
Etihad Airways is expanding its Swissport partnership from 30 to 40 airports, covering ground handling, cargo and potential lounge services
Royal Caribbean research finds 74% of travelers across five Asian markets are interested in exploring multiple European destinations on one vacation
Etihad is launching Etihad Escapes, a new platform allowing passengers to add hotels to flight bookings, with more travel services planned
The new service, available during the booking process, will allow passengers to book an alternative flight in the event of a cancellation or delay, even with other companies
Lufthansa Group is reducing operations on unprofitable routes in Frankfurt and Munich, and expanding operations in Zurich, Vienna and Brussels. The move is expected to save tens of thousands of tons of jet fuel
Oman Air brings back daily Dubai flights this month (April 2026) while managing ongoing disruptions affecting routes across the Middle East and Europe
A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa and CityLine on April 15–16 is expected to cause flight cancellations, with rebooking and refunds offered to affected passengers. The strike follows the previous and still ongoing 48-hour pilot strike by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, which grounded hundreds of flights on April 13 and April 14
Global flight cancellations more than doubled in March, with major spikes in the Middle East and Asia, while Latin America showed improvement. Report: The impact was not evenly distributed
A strike on April 10 will hit Lufthansa and CityLine flights, with delays and cancellations expected during peak Easter return travel. German Airports Association: over 520 flights to be cancelled by the end of the day
"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”
Flight disruptions are stressful, but knowing your rights, staying proactive, and packing smart can turn delays into manageable moments. Learn what to do step by step
During the busy spring break travel season: A powerful storm system is disrupting air travel across the United States, canceling thousands of flights and forcing ground stops at major airports during the busy spring break travel season
Cirium, a company that monitors global aviation activity, has published daily flight cancellation data in the Middle East, indicating a serious crisis in the industry that could change the map of the region
