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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MoD launch probe into whether Jeffrey Epstein used RAF bases for 'Lolita Express' flights

The UK Ministry of Defence is investigating allegations that Jeffrey Epstein utilized RAF bases for flights associated with his 'Lolita Express,' following a dossier presented by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Six hundred stranded in Akureyri after crews ran out of time

Approximately six hundred passengers are stranded in Akureyri after crew times expired following a weather-related diversion of flights.

Feb 26 • 21:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They will invest US$ 100 million to modernize the Ezeiza runway: from where flights to Europe and the USA will depart.

The Ezeiza International Airport will undergo a significant modernization with a US$ 100 million investment, impacting flights to Europe and the USA for 15 days in October.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

China Masks Drone Flights in Possible Preparation for an Invasion Against Taiwan

China is allegedly concealing its drone flights, potentially in preparation for an invasion of Taiwan.

Feb 26 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Icelandair offers to service Ísafjörður flights for more than double the Road Administration's budget estimate

Icelandair has proposed to take over the Ísafjörður flight service at a cost significantly exceeding the Road Administration's budget.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Venezuela's Airline Starts Flights Between Boa Vista and Puerto Ordaz

Venezuelan airline Rutaca Airlines has launched direct flights between Boa Vista, Brazil, and Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, with two weekly flights scheduled.

Feb 26 • 16:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Watch: Seventeen planes at the wrong airport and flights canceled

Seventeen planes were diverted to three alternate airports in Iceland due to bad weather at Keflavik International Airport, leading to the cancellation of several Icelandair flights.

Feb 26 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Three Icelandair planes landed in Reykjavik due to weather in Keflavik

Three Icelandair flights landed in Reykjavik due to adverse weather conditions at Keflavik Airport.

Feb 26 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Adventure in the Sky: Flights and Jumps Boost Adventure Tourism in São Paulo's Interior

The interior of São Paulo is emerging as a popular destination for adventure tourism, featuring activities like paramotoring and paratriking.

Feb 26 • 15:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Air Traffic Controllers Strike: These Are the Flights Affected Today, Thursday, February 26

On February 26, air traffic controllers in Argentina begin a strike that will affect flights across the country until March 2, due to salary demands from the union Atepsa.

Feb 26 • 14:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking News] North Korea's Drone Intrusion: Graduate Student Arrested for Violating National Security Laws

A graduate student has been arrested for multiple drone flights to North Korea, raising tensions between the two Koreas.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

easyJet passengers to see 3 major changes to Europe flights starting next month

easyJet is set to launch three new European flight routes starting in March, expanding travel options for UK passengers.

Feb 26 • 12:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Air Traffic Controllers Strike Today: What Time It Starts and Affected Flights

Air traffic controllers in Argentina are staging a strike starting today, disrupting air travel across the country.

Feb 26 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Important reason why everyone should pack a tennis ball in their suitcase

Health experts recommend packing a tennis ball in hand luggage for long-haul flights to alleviate stiffness and enhance circulation during the flight.

Feb 26 • 11:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I've visited almost 100 countries - city with £26 UK flights is up there with the best'

Travel YouTuber Gabriel Morris praises Gdansk, Poland, as one of the best cities in the world, highlighting its affordability and charm.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Middle East travel warnings expanded as tensions between US and Iran increase

As tensions rise between the US and Iran, several countries are advising their citizens to leave Iran and nearby regions, leading to a reduction in flights and increased military presence in the Middle East.

Feb 26 • 02:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Saudi airlines to restart Jeddah–Abuja flights by 2027 — Ambassador

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria announced that flights between Jeddah and Abuja are set to resume by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

Feb 25 • 21:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ The first-class flight that cost more than a car – the man's reaction ignites passions on the internet!

A travel enthusiast tried one of the world's most expensive first-class flights and shared his honest opinion on whether the high price justified the experience.

Feb 25 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flights between New York and Guayaquil resume after three days of cancellations

After three days of cancellations due to severe weather, flights between New York and Guayaquil have resumed operations, with several airlines restarting services on Wednesday.

Feb 25 • 17:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The pending work at Ezeiza airport on one of the runways: when it will happen and how it may affect flights

A critical rehabilitation of Ezeiza airport's secondary runway is set to begin, involving operational restrictions but leading to substantial improvements.

Feb 25 • 16:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wizz Air has a new operational base in Croatia. It will fly there from Warsaw

Wizz Air is launching a new flight route from Warsaw to Zadar, Croatia, starting June 9, with four weekly flights during the summer season.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Flight from Czechia First Class? Prepare a Quarter Million

The article discusses the high costs associated with first-class flights from Czechia.

Feb 25 • 15:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Then it was possible to reduce ticket prices by 51 percent

The article discusses the significant reduction in domestic flight ticket prices in Iceland following the elimination of a licensing system in 1997, leading to increased competition among airlines.

Feb 25 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Travel agency Tui cancels British trips to Kainuu - previously stated that Kainuu is not Lapland after all

Tui has cancelled its flights from Manchester to Kajaani, Finland, for 2023 due to poor sales and previous cancellations caused by insufficient snow during Christmas.

Feb 25 • 13:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fire at Cape Town International Airport Disrupts Flights Temporarily

A fire at Cape Town International Airport has caused temporary disruptions to flight operations, with international flights halted as a precautionary measure.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have direct flights to Boa Vista and Fortaleza starting in the coming months

The government of Amazonas announced new direct flights from Manaus to Boa Vista and Fortaleza, aiming to enhance air connectivity and boost tourism and business travel.

Feb 25 • 01:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Traveler slams 'awful' experience of canceled flights as budget airline announces creditor agreement

Spirit Airlines faces significant operational challenges as passengers experience widespread flight cancellations amid the airline's bankruptcy proceedings.

Feb 24 • 23:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mexico says Jalisco security situation 'stabilized,' flights resuming after Americans stranded

The Mexican government reports that the security situation in Jalisco has stabilized after recent cartel violence, allowing for the resumption of flights and travel services.

Feb 24 • 23:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Power outages, canceled flights, closed schools... in the northeastern United States, the snowstorm continues to affect the daily lives of residents

A severe snowstorm has left parts of the northeastern United States with over 60 cm of snow, causing widespread power outages and the closure of schools.

Feb 24 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: when are the air traffic controllers' strikes that will affect flights starting this Thursday

Air traffic controllers in Argentina plan a series of strikes beginning Thursday, disrupting nationwide flights as they demand better working conditions and pay.

Feb 24 • 19:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Visitors at Mexico's luxury resorts remain stranded and desperate for flights out of chaos-ridden country

American tourists at luxury resorts in Mexico are stranded due to violent disruptions caused by the Jalisco New Generation cartel, leading to canceled flights and closed airports.

Feb 24 • 19:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Visitors at Mexico's luxury resorts remain stranded as they seek flights out of chaos-ridden country

American tourists in luxury resorts in Mexico are stranded due to violent cartel activities and subsequent flight cancellations.

Feb 24 • 19:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Florida: a novel electric air taxi service arrives in Miami

Archer Aviation has unveiled plans for an electric air taxi network in Miami, aiming to connect cities and airports in South Florida with short flights.

Feb 24 • 17:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘We couldn’t leave’: How US tourists experienced the killing of ‘El Mencho’ in Jalisco

US tourists in Jalisco faced canceled flights and safety warnings following violent cartel activity related to the death of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho'.

Feb 24 • 17:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Finnish tourists in the Costa del Sol go after sex – "It's already talked about on the plane"

Finnish tourists are flocking to specific destinations in Spain's Costa del Sol, driven by a desire for sexual encounters, a trend so prevalent it's discussed even during flights.

Feb 24 • 17:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich Airport: Locked in the Airplane - How Passengers Experienced the Night

Passengers at Munich Airport spent a chaotic night locked in six planes due to a last-minute cancellation of flights to the UAE.

Feb 24 • 15:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

JetBlue, Latam, and Avianca cancel New York-Guayaquil flights for the third day

JetBlue, Latam, and Avianca have canceled flights between New York and Guayaquil for three consecutive days due to severe weather conditions affecting the U.S. East Coast.

Feb 24 • 14:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is there a strike at Ezeiza airport this Thursday, February 26?

A national air traffic controllers' strike begins in Argentina, affecting flights and scheduled to last until at least the first week of March.

Feb 24 • 14:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Suspected IT Cable Fire At Cape Town International Halts International Flights

A suspected cable fire at Cape Town International Airport has led to the suspension of international flights, though all passengers and staff are safe.

Feb 24 • 14:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I visited 'paradise' 3 hours from UK with 23°C weather and flights from £23.99 in March

The article describes a travel experience to Marrakech, Morocco, highlighting its warm weather and affordability compared to the UK in winter.

Feb 24 • 11:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vietnamese communists paid for the trip of the Deputy Mayor of Tampere – “It was not luxury, just a normal hotel”

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City funded a promotional trip for Tampere's Deputy Mayor Ilkka Porttikivi, revealing an arrangement where city officials were provided with flights and accommodation.

Feb 24 • 10:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Historic snowstorm paralyzes the USA. Thousands of flights canceled, millions without power

A historic nor’easter has struck the eastern United States, causing thousands of flight cancellations and mass power outages.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Resumption of flights after controlling a fire at Lagos Airport

Flights have resumed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after a fire was contained in the old terminal building.

Feb 24 • 09:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Snowy Havoc in America: 10,000 Flights Canceled, Learn...

A severe snowstorm in the northeast of America has led to the cancellation of over 10,000 flights and power outages in 570,000 homes, prompting emergency declarations in several cities.

Feb 24 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sunshine island is 'unfairly beautiful' paradise with £33 flights and £2.10 pints

A stunning Portuguese island is praised as an affordable winter getaway from the UK, featuring beautiful landscapes and low-cost services.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Winter storm dumps nearly a meter of snow on the U.S. East Coast

A severe winter storm on the U.S. East Coast has caused power outages for over 600,000 households and led to the cancellation of more than 5,000 flights.

Feb 24 • 05:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Storm wreaks havoc in the US... Thousands of flights cancelled, millions of homes without electricity, emergencies declared in several cities

A powerful winter storm caused severe disruptions in the northeastern USA, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages.

Feb 24 • 04:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National and international airlines resume flights to and from Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta

National and international airlines have resumed operations at Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports following disruptions caused by violence resulting from a federal operation.

Feb 24 • 04:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

WestJet, Air Transat resuming Mexico flights after eruption of violence

WestJet and Air Transat are resuming flights to Mexico after initially suspending them due to increased violence following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 24 • 02:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Three Icelandair flights from the USA canceled

Icelandair has canceled three flights originating from the USA.

Feb 24 • 01:14 UTC

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