Russian airports experienced significant disruptions with flights canceled and delayed after Moscow claimed to have downed 120 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions, leading to chaos and congestion at major airports like Sheremetyevo amid ongoing conflict tensions.
A 2-year-old boy was swept away on a luggage conveyor belt at Newark Airport but was quickly rescued by police and unharmed, highlighting ongoing safety and operational issues at the beleaguered hub, which has faced numerous delays, safety incidents, and infrastructure problems recently.
United Airlines plans to cut fares at Newark Liberty Airport to attract travelers back after recent chaos caused by runway work, equipment failures, and air traffic control shortages, which led to cancellations and delays. Despite Newark's reputation issues, United CEO Scott Kirby emphasizes the airport's safety and expects improved reliability this summer, with significant price discounts potentially enticing more passengers to choose Newark for their flights.
Indian aviation regulator issues advisory to airlines after passengers complain about flight delays and cancellations due to thick fog in Delhi, leading to chaos and anger among travelers. Airlines blame fog for disruptions, but passengers accuse them and airports of inadequate communication. The situation is expected to continue due to predicted heavy fog for the next two days. The federal aviation minister addresses the chaos and promises to set up "war rooms" at big airports to address inconvenience to passengers. IndiGo, the largest airline in India, faces criticism and complaints from passengers, including Bollywood celebrities, over delays and poor handling of the situation.