Flight Disruptions

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

Korean Air is preparing to launch a new in-flight Wi-Fi service based on Starlink satellite technology

Charleroi Airport warns that further Skeyes strike action could disrupt flights, urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport

Etna’s volcanic ash emissions have once again forced Catania Airport to suspend flight operations, with the closure now extended until 10am on September 15

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

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