Flight Disruptions

Wizz Air will begin year-round direct flights between Prague and Poprad from October 2026, improving access to Slovakia's beautiful High Tatras region

Iberia is increasing its Madrid–Tokyo service with a fourth weekly flight between August and October, boosting capacity by 33% and reinforcing its Asia network

Air Canada has launched scheduled service with its first Airbus A321XLR, introducing new long-haul capabilities and premium onboard features

The Swiss airline is launching digital menus for all its flights, allowing passengers to preview the dishes that will be served on the flight, and even select and order meals before departure

Tenerife North Airport will open one hour earlier on June 12 as preparations continue for the visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Canary Islands

Air India and Thai Airways have signed an MoU to deepen cooperation and explore a codeshare partnership, boosting connectivity between India and Thailand

A joint venture between Japan's ANA, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian and ITA Airways is expanding and will offer more flight options between Europe and Japan and benefits for private and business travelers

Flight operations restarted at Munich Airport after a fire department response. Passengers are advised to check flight status with their airlines

A Gulfstream G200 plane attempted to return to La Romana Airport in the Dominican Republic after a problem was reported during the flight. Only the pilot and co-pilot were on board

IATA reports rising bookings to FIFA World Cup host cities as fans prepare to travel across the U.S., Canada and Mexico

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