Flight Disruptions

The 2025 OAG rankings continue to place Atlanta Airport in first place, with Dubai second and Tokyo third. Istanbul and Denver show strong growth compared to 2019

The Portuguese airline announces the expansion of its operations in Israel and the addition of direct flights to Porto, in addition to flights to Lisbon, which will be renewed in the summer flight schedule

From the second half of 2026, Lufthansa Group passengers will enjoy ultra-fast satellite internet, free of charge for status passengers and Travel ID users

Emirates' new route will be the only year-round direct connection between Finland and the UAE and will be operated on an A350 aircraft with Premium Economy class

ITA is opening a new direct route between Rome's Fiumicino Airport and Houston, Texas, one of the largest airport hubs in the United States. All the details about the opening date, frequencies, and the aircraft that will operate on the route

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

February will bring fresh menu options for American Airlines passengers; the giant will serve non-alcoholic IPA beer for the first time and revamp its food menus in various classes on domestic and international flights

The merger of Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines, worth approximately $1.5 billion, is expected to create one of the largest leisure airlines in the US, with approximately 22 million passengers per year, a fleet of approximately 195 aircraft, and a network of 650 routes

More and more airlines are offering the option to book a business-class flight with components priced separately. Don't want a lounge? No problem. Can you manage without internet access? Please. Want a private driver and free cancellation? You'll pay, and it's lot

About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties