Flight Disruptions

Air Canada to Launch New Destinations by Summer 2027

Iberia’s Madrid experience runs through September 27, offering visitors an A350 cabin tour, flight simulator, AI destination tools, tastings and talks

Southwest Airlines will launch its first-ever lounge network, with Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville chosen as the first four locations to open in late 2027

Delta Flight 1208 returned safely to Minneapolis after a pilot medical emergency while en route to Orlando. The FAA will investigate the incident

Syrian Airlines has received the first two aircraft in a fleet renewal and expansion program. The move is intended to enable new destinations, add frequencies, and improve flight regularity

The company allows children to join the Nomad Club, accumulate points and include their flights in the family benefits circle

Wizz Air brings the #LetsGetLost competition to Poland: on September 25, 25 winners, each with a companion, will take off from Warsaw on a flight to a destination that will remain secret until landing

London Luton Airport was affected by severe storms, flash flooding and a lightning strike that caused flight suspensions, delays and access problems

United Airlines Flight 1403 landed in Las Vegas after its Boeing 757-200 crew reported an engine issue while flying from Los Angeles to Newark

American Airlines will operate a daily flight between Vienna and Philadelphia using Airbus A321XLRs starting May 6, 2027. The new route will connect the two cities for the first time

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

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