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Visitors to South Africa are being urged to avoid protest areas amid warnings of demonstrations and travel delays at the end of the month

A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible major disruptions to Long Island Rail Road service later this week, including routes serving John F. Kennedy International Airport. "Customer Ambassadors will be assigned to each location to assist ADA customers"

United Airlines has launched new nonstop summer routes from New York/Newark to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, expanding its European network. And that's not all: three other summer services to Spain, Iceland, and Scotland will launch in May

After Spirit Airlines made the dramatic decision to halt its operations, rivals have stepped in with rescue fares, job support, and added flights, helping stabilize travel and limit disruption. Spirit: "This is tremendously disappointing and not the outcome any of us wanted”

In a letter to Congress, major airline executives warn that failure to pay security workers during government shutdowns is causing severe flight delays and long lines at airports

Phuket Airport reports that a plane arriving from India experienced an equipment failure on the runway and became stuck, prompting professionals to intervene. All flights were delayed

US airlines are preparing for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record, with 171 million passengers expected to fly between March and April. Carriers are adding more flights and millions of extra seats. Officials warn of the possibility of another federal government shutdown

Barring a last-minute change, another warning strike in Hessian will shut down all U-Bahn and tram lines in Frankfurt on February 27–28; S-Bahn and buses will continue to operate

The company will be performing scheduled maintenance work on the night of February 25-26. Passengers will not be able to make reservations, change their booking details, or check in online. Airport check-in will be free. Flights will operate as usual. Get the passenger instructions here

After Spirit Airlines made the dramatic decision to halt its operations, rivals have stepped in with rescue fares, job support, and added flights, helping stabilize travel and limit disruption. Spirit: "This is tremendously disappointing and not the outcome any of us wanted”

The airports of Rzeszow and Lublin were once again temporarily closed due to the "need to ensure freedom of action for military aviation". Operations are back to normal with no significant flight delays reported

Small-ship favorite Alaskan Dream Cruises has closed and canceled all future sailings, leaving Alaska travelers to adjust plans. Thank you for the lasting relationships we’ve built and for allowing us to be a part of your Alaskan stories”

Edinburgh Airport has been completely closed to takeoffs and landings due to an "IT issue with the air traffic control provider." According to a statement from the airport, crews are working to resolve the issue

The U.S. aviation network begins recovery after a 43-day shutdown that halted tens of thousands of flights and caused $6 billion in losses. Some delays are still expected