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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after equipment failure grounds all flights

A critical piece of multi-redundant hardware at Alaska Airlines' data centers experienced an unexpected failure, affecting several key systems without any involvement of hacking.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Typhoon Wipha causes flight disruptions in Hong Kong, southern China

Hong Kong has issued its highest tropical cyclone warning, T10, due to Typhoon Wipha, which has caused extensive flight cancellations and service disruptions throughout the region.
Black Lives Matter
#travel-disruptions
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two dozen flights axed as London Southend Airport stays shut after fireball' crash

Twenty-four flights at London Southend Airport were cancelled due to a serious plane crash.
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

Southend Airport: how the aircraft crash is impacting flights to and from the airport

Southend Airport remains closed following a serious incident with a small plane crashing, resulting in flights being cancelled and rerouted until further notice.
UK news
#air-travel
#air-traffic-control
#aviation
#atc-strike
#air-traffic-controllers
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Flights disrupted across Europe as French air traffic controllers strike

The DGAC has requested airlines to cancel flights due to a strike affecting air traffic controllers in France.
#ryanair
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
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Storm Eowyn: people told to 'shelter in place' during red warnings with Ireland facing 'the extreme end of Atlantic storms'

fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
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Storm Eowyn: people told to 'shelter in place' during red warnings with Ireland facing 'the extreme end of Atlantic storms'

fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

Flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers strike

The French air traffic controllers' strike will cause significant flight cancellations, particularly affecting major airports in Paris and southern France.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

What to Do If Your Flight Is Canceled, According to Air Travel Experts

the easiest and fastest way to find out if your flight has been canceled is by checking your airline's app or website.
Travel
#british-airways
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Air India marred by flight disruptions in crash aftermath DW 06/18/2025

Air India faces operational challenges and heightened scrutiny after a major crash involving its Boeing 787 aircraft.
#volcanic-eruption
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Indonesia volcano eruption forces thousands to evacuate DW 03/21/2025

A significant volcanic eruption in Indonesia has led to evacuations and flight cancellations due to ash clouds reaching 8,000 meters high.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Indonesia volcano eruption forces thousands to evacuate DW 03/21/2025

A significant volcanic eruption in Indonesia has led to evacuations and flight cancellations due to ash clouds reaching 8,000 meters high.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

American Airlines canceled my flight after a hurricane

Airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights, regardless of cancellation reason.
Government regulations require automatic cash refunds for flight cancellations.
Document all communications when seeking refunds from airlines.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

EU's discussion on extending delay thresholds aims to reduce flight cancellations but faces opposition from member states concerned about consumer rights.
#delta-air-lines
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Newark airport experiences another terrifying air traffic control outage, bringing flights to a standstill

Flight disruptions continue at Newark Liberty International Airport due to equipment outages and air traffic controller shortages.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting

Heightened India-Pakistan conflict disrupts commercial flights, leading to cancellations and rerouting as tensions escalate.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How cascading failures turned Newark airport into a travel hellhole of delays and cancelations

A major glut of delays, cancellations, and diversions have beset Newark Liberty International Airport due to a burned-out copper wire and other systemic issues.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How to avoid the Newark airport nightmare when booking flights

Newark airport faces significant travel disruptions due to ATC issues and ongoing construction, prompting flight cancellations.
#united-airlines
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC startup

United Airlines axes dozens of daily flights at Newark Airport over delays, FAA walk-offs: 'No other choice'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC startup

United Airlines axes dozens of daily flights at Newark Airport over delays, FAA walk-offs: 'No other choice'

UK news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

The UK airports most likely to lose your luggage and cancel flights

Travelers should be cautious about flying from Southampton, Aberdeen, Manchester, and Gatwick airports due to high risks of lost luggage and flight cancellations.
#heathrow-airport
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
London

Photos show grounded planes and empty terminals at Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, after massive power outage

London
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Photos show grounded planes and empty terminals at Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, after massive power outage

Heathrow Airport closed due to a power outage caused by a substation fire, affecting over 1,300 flights and stranding numerous travelers.
London
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

London Heathrow Fire Closes Airport and Disrupts Hundreds of Flights

Heathrow Airport is closed for the entire day due to a fire at a nearby substation, disrupting travel extensively.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

What to do if you're flying from Heathrow Airport this week amid closure

Heathrow Airport was closed due to a fire causing significant flight cancellations and a major power outage affecting passenger safety.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Anger as hotel prices near Heathrow Airport soar amid ongoing closure

Heathrow closure due to fire causes massive travel disruption with 1,350 flights affected, leading to soaring hotel prices nearby.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Flights leaving Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption shoots ash plume 8km into sky

At least seven international flights from Bali have been cancelled following a significant eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which shot ash into the sky, raising alert levels.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago

13 German airports are striking, disrupting travel for thousands

A one-day strike at 13 German airports caused massive flight cancellations and affected over half a million passengers.
Germany news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Surprise strike at Germany's Hamburg Airport affects more than 40,000 passengers

A surprise workers' strike at Hamburg Airport disrupted travel for over 40,000 passengers, highlighting tensions in ongoing labor negotiations.
#hamburg-airport
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Germany news

Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers

Hamburg Airport experienced significant flight disruptions due to a surprise strike, affecting over 40,000 passengers.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany: Hamburg airport cancels flights over sudden strike DW 03/09/2025

A sudden strike by workers at Hamburg Airport led to the cancellation of almost all flights, affecting many travelers unexpectedly.
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers

Hamburg Airport experienced significant flight disruptions due to a surprise strike, affecting over 40,000 passengers.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany: Hamburg airport cancels flights over sudden strike DW 03/09/2025

A sudden strike by workers at Hamburg Airport led to the cancellation of almost all flights, affecting many travelers unexpectedly.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Sunwing stranded couple for 5 days after vacation, charged them $50 flight change fee to fly home | CBC News

Sunwing faced backlash from passengers due to multiple flight cancellations and delays, prompting calls for accountability.
#munich-airport
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Hundreds of flights cancelled at Munich and Hamburg airports due to a warning strike, urging passengers to check flight statuses.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 months ago

Hundreds of flights cancelled at Munich and Hamburg airports due to strikes

Significant flight cancellations at Munich airport due to a two-day strike impacting numerous other German airports.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Hundreds of flights cancelled at Munich and Hamburg airports due to a warning strike, urging passengers to check flight statuses.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 months ago

Hundreds of flights cancelled at Munich and Hamburg airports due to strikes

Significant flight cancellations at Munich airport due to a two-day strike impacting numerous other German airports.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Germany: Strike at Munich airport set to cancel most flights DW 02/25/2025

Most flights at Munich Airport will be canceled due to a strike by workers on Thursday and Friday.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Passengers frustrated after Sunwing cancels vacations to prioritize getting others back home | CBC News

Sunwing Airlines canceled all southbound flights from Toronto and Montreal due to severe weather, impacting thousands hoping to escape winter.
Prioritizing returning delayed passengers led to necessary flight cancellations during ongoing operational challenges.
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fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Airlines Issue Waivers as Winter Storm Enzo Continues to Wreak Havoc

Winter Storm Enzo has caused significant flight cancellations and dangerously cold conditions across the Southeastern U.S., including record snow in New Orleans.
#winter-storm
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fromwww.twincities.com
6 months ago

Winter weather can disrupt. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled

Understand your rights regarding flight cancellations due to weather, especially refund policies.
Always check flight status online before heading to the airport to avoid unnecessary waiting.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Wind hits festive travel as Heathrow cancels flights

Heathrow Airport faced significant travel disruptions, reporting approximately 100 flight cancellations due to strong winds, significantly impacting around 15,000 passengers during the pre-Christmas rush.
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