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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There are large queues at the airports of the Canary Islands for the second day due to the storm

Severe storms continue to disrupt travel across the Canary Islands, causing long queues at airports and numerous flight cancellations for the second consecutive day.

Mar 21 • 16:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office travel disruption warning for Thailand, Australia and more — full list

The UK Foreign Office has issued travel warnings regarding potential flight disruptions for British tourists heading to popular destinations including Thailand and Australia due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cancellations of flights

Icelandair has canceled all morning departures tomorrow and most arrival flights due to disruptions.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Flight suspensions in Washington

Flights in the Washington D.C. area are suspended due to equipment failure.

Mar 13 • 21:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Flight chaos threatens again

German Lufthansa pilots are going on strike starting March 12, causing widespread disruption to air traffic, particularly from Germany.

Mar 11 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney to London flight amid disruption in Gulf

Cathay Pacific is selling business class flights from Sydney to London for over £20,000 due to flight disruptions in the Middle East caused by the US-Israel conflict.

Mar 10 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNBELIEVABLE: 'I wasn't even in Dublin!' - Ryanair's system claims one thing, but the traveler says another

A British traveler claims Ryanair is denying them reimbursement for costs despite their flight not reaching the intended destination and instead ending in another city.

Mar 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Emirates flight service from Dubai to Kolkata resumes amidst ongoing tensions in West Asia

Emirates Airline has resumed its flight service from Dubai to Kolkata following a recent disruption caused by conflicts in West Asia.

Mar 7 • 16:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

US-Iran War: Nigerians Lose Billions in Dashed Umrah Dreams

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has left hundreds of Nigerian Muslims stranded, unable to embark on their planned Umrah pilgrimage due to disrupted flight operations.

Mar 7 • 00:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment Brit thrown off plane for 'vaping and slapping flight attendant's bum'

A British man was removed from a Taiwan-bound flight for allegedly vaping and inappropriately touching a flight attendant.

Mar 4 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Marja Kihlström in trouble abroad - Crying every day

Marja Kihlström, a Finnish sex therapist, is stranded in Sri Lanka after her return flight to Finland was canceled due to disruptions in Middle Eastern air traffic caused by the Iran conflict.

Mar 3 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Middle East War: Brasília Couple's Trip Interrupted, 'Trapped' in Oman

A couple from Brasília found their travel plans disrupted and became trapped in Oman due to escalated conflicts in the Middle East, leading to flight diversions and airport closures.

Mar 3 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Legendary group prevented from leaving Dubai after Middle East conflict recalls the day of the attack: 'We came down the mountain and the war broke out'

A group of Amazonians from the movement Legendários is stranded in Dubai following flight cancellations due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

'I'm a travel expert — do these things first if your flight is cancelled'

Amid significant flight cancellations across the Middle East due to military strikes, a travel expert provides essential advice for affected travelers.

Mar 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Airports in chaos. The Emirates try to restart after the block

The Emirates have started resuming flights after a significant disruption, signaling a cautious return to normality amidst an unprecedented international crisis.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Veli Lampi was at the beach in Dubai with his family and saw a cloud of smoke in the sky – then it was time to leave

Former Finnish national football team player Veli Lampi and his family are stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations following escalated military actions in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Travel Stocks Plummet After US-Iran Conflict Causes Worst Disruption Since the Pandemic

Travel stocks have plunged significantly due to the US-Iran conflict, leading to substantial flight cancellations and skyrocketing oil prices.

Mar 2 • 17:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Slovaks Trapped in the World: Describing Anxiety and Efforts to Get Back Home

Slovaks stranded in various countries due to the American-Israeli attack on Iran express their anxiety and struggles to return home.

Mar 2 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Middle East conflict strands thousands at airports globally

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to widespread flight cancellations and delays, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports worldwide.

Mar 1 • 19:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran conflict sparks global flight chaos: All airlines and routes disrupted

The Iran conflict has led to major disruptions in air travel, with multiple airlines cancelling flights due to safety concerns and airspace closures.

Mar 1 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

UK flight makes emergency 180-degree turn mid-air after explosions heard in Qatar

A flight from Edinburgh to Qatar turned back mid-air due to escalating conflict in the region and subsequent flight cancellations worldwide.

Feb 28 • 11:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After Flight Disaster: What Went Wrong at Munich Airport?

The article discusses the issues faced by 600 passengers stranded overnight on planes at Munich Airport due to operational failures, and covers airline responsibilities and passenger compensation.

Feb 24 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

600 passengers stuck overnight on the plane: Munich airport and Lufthansa apologize for "unacceptable situation"

About 600 passengers were stranded overnight at Munich Airport due to a snowstorm that halted flight operations, prompting apologies from the airport authorities and Lufthansa for the situation.

Feb 23 • 16:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Chaos Due to Snow: It Is Embarrassing for Munich Airport When 600 Passengers Have to Spend the Night on the Plane

Munich Airport is facing criticism as 600 passengers were forced to sleep on their planes due to heavy snow causing flight disruptions.

Feb 23 • 15:33 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Workers at Kenya's main airport call off strike after two days of disruption

Workers at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ended their strike after two days, causing significant flight disruptions.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Disturbance on flight – Drunk passenger threw bottles of water, harassing passengers and crew

A 57-year-old passenger caused a disturbance on a flight from Kutaisi, Georgia, to Thessaloniki due to aggressive behavior while intoxicated, leading to his arrest after landing.

Feb 17 • 07:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Passengers unleash a brawl during flight; crew had to stop the journey | VIDEO

A flight from Turkey to England was interrupted due to a violent brawl among passengers, leading the crew to intervene and halt the journey.

Feb 16 • 14:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Severe storm disrupts life in New Zealand

A severe storm has caused significant disruptions in New Zealand, including flight cancellations and power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents.

Feb 16 • 03:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drone action suspended flights at Guarulhos Airport this Sunday afternoon, says concessionaire

Flights were temporarily suspended at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport due to the presence of drones in the vicinity.

Feb 15 • 22:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A passenger took a flight from Los Angeles to Managua and ended up in Tokyo

A passenger traveling from Los Angeles to Managua mistakenly ended up on a flight to Tokyo due to a mix-up, prompting United Airlines to address the incident with an apology and compensation offer.

Feb 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rasmus locked himself in the airplane bathroom for 40 minutes: 'A bit embarrassing'

Swedish freestyle skier Rasmus Stegfeldt locked himself in an airplane bathroom for 40 minutes during a flight to the Olympics to avoid potential illness.

Feb 8 • 19:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Asbestos in Skavsta's control tower - flights redirected

Asbestos has been found in the control tower at Skavsta Airport, leading to its closure for decontamination work.

Feb 5 • 15:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Chaos at Berlin Airport

Flight operations have been suspended at Berlin's airport due to weather conditions, and the airport advises passengers to check their flight status with their airlines.

Feb 5 • 08:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Russian man caused chaos on Thailand flight

A Russian man disrupted a flight from Vietnam to Thailand by stripping down to his underwear and making threats to other passengers, prompting an emergency landing.

Feb 3 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Birmingham Airport disruption LIVE: Arriving flights diverted after NATS power outage causes chaos

A power outage at a National Air Traffic Service radar site has caused significant flight diversions and delays at Birmingham Airport.

Jan 12 • 00:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Europe braces for further travel chaos as deadly cold snap brings more snow

Europe is experiencing significant travel disruptions due to a severe cold snap that has led to widespread flight and train cancellations, particularly in France.

Jan 7 • 06:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK weather: schools shut and flights cancelled amid snow and ice warnings – latest updates

The UK faces school closures and flight cancellations due to weather warnings of snow and ice, leading to potential travel disruptions and safety hazards.

Jan 5 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Flight operations paralyzed and thousands stranded

Thousands of people are stranded across Europe following a widespread failure in the communication system of Greek aviation authorities.

Jan 4 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The scenarios for the blackout in Greek airspace, how communication with the pilots was lost

The article discusses the investigation into the blackout that disrupted communications with pilots in Greek airspace, which grounded flights to and from Greece while efforts continue to restore flight operations.

Jan 4 • 12:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major flight disruption in Greece. Flights canceled and delayed

Air traffic at airports in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion is halted until at least late Sunday afternoon, January 4, causing significant delays and disruptions in air travel over Greece.

Jan 4 • 11:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Air Traffic: Massive Disruption Brings Flight Operations in Greece to a Standstill

A telecommunications failure has nearly completely halted flight operations across all airports in Greece, including the international airports in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Jan 4 • 11:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Drones Disrupt Flight Operations in Hanover

On the evening of December 26, drone sightings led to a temporary airspace closure over Hanover, disrupting flight operations at the Hanover Airport.

Dec 27 • 14:12 UTC

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