After the landing of flight TK726 from Istanbul, smoke was detected in the area of the Airbus A330's undercarriage. The tower crews ordered an emergency evacuation, all passengers were rescued without injuries. The company believes a hydraulic hose malfunction caused the incident
One of the repatriated passengers showed symptoms during the rescue flight from the North Atlantic. The French Defense Minister announced a special decree to allow isolation measures to be applied to contact cases. The European Commission representation in Spain: "Following Spain's request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a rescEU air ambulance is being deployed from Norway to Tenerife"
The unusual incident occurred during takeoff of a Frontier Airlines flight in Denver, when a person breached the security fence and reached the runway. The pilot immediately stopped the plane, but during the evacuation of the plane, 12 people were injured, including five who were taken to the hospital
The SWISS Airbus A350 flying from Seoul to Zurich that made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan after a co-pilot suffered a medical issue onboard has finally returned to Zurich
Two passengers who disrupted a flight from London to Ibiza, forcing an emergency landing in Toulouse, have been convicted in a French court. The airline says it will continue to operate a "zero tolerance" policy towards inappropriate behavior on flights
Airlink has also confirmed that the deceased Dutch national infected with the hantavirus had flown from Saint Helena to Johannesburg aboard an Airlink flight before boarding a KLM aircraft to fly to Amsterdam. The World Health Organization, the CDC, Canada, and UK have all issued fresh hantavirus updates. Spain's Ministry of Health announces "the person with symptoms who had been on a plane in Gran Canaria since yesterday has been transferred to Amsterdam on a new medicalized plane"
The airline's plane, en route from Zurich to Seoul, was diverted to Kazakhstan after the co-pilot fell ill during the flight. Three doctors on board provided first aid, the co-pilot was treated, and the airline set a new date for the flight
Condor launches three new flights connecting Frankfurt to Barcelona, Venice, and Budapest. "We are continuously expanding our European route network and this summer already offer our guests connections to 13 city destinations across Europe"
Up to $100,000 criminal penalties: FAA has banned drones at World Cup 2026 venues with heavy penalties. Pilots face strict rules while passengers should expect delays and busy airports
Singapore Airlines will roll out Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027, delivering faster, seamless in-flight connectivity across A350 and A380 aircraft for all passengers. SpaceX: "We are excited to bring Starlink on board Singapore Airlines"
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) has issued a special weather warning, mentioning expected disruptions to its operations. Many flights were canceled and delayed throughout the morning, including flights to and from Canadian airports: "Extreme cold is causing delays"
Heavy snow and temperatures the likes of which are almost unheard of in the United States, in one of the most severe storms to hit North America in recent years. Authorities are reporting widespread power outages and transportation disruptions that could last for days. Air travel disruptions also continue
IndiGo, one of the world's largest low-cost carriers, has been hit by a severe staff shortage due to new rest regulations; the airline had to cancel more than 500 flights in a single day. The company is focusing on streamlining its operations
Brussels Airport announces the expected suspension of all departing flights on November 26 due to a workers' strike. Cancellations are also possible for incoming flights; the strike may impact public transportation
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The American Travel Association is warning of a Thanksgiving travel slump if the federal government shutdown doesn't end soon. Travelers already experience long waits and flight cancellations
Due to violent unrest following elections in Tanzania, curfews have been imposed in various regions and internet access is blocked
Eastern Airways has announced the immediate suspension of operations and the cancellation of all flights. Passengers are urged to check refund options; some train companies will allow free travel in economy class
Alaska Airlines has announced a temporary halt in operations due to an IT system failure. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport
Finnair’s eight A321 aircraft, grounded due to unverified fire-resistant upholstery, are expected to resume flights by month-end, with temporary aircraft added to ease disruptions
