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travel-news2 days ago•4 min saved

Mexico travel alert: cartel violence prompts shelter-in-place advisories in tourist hubs

After cartel boss El Mencho was killed in Jalisco, violence led to roadblocks and arson, prompting US and UK travel advisories to shelter indoors in areas like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Some international flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were disrupted or rescheduled, though airports remain open and others (Baja California, Quintana Roo, Oaxaca) reported normal operations as authorities coordinate with security forces. Airlines have waived change fees in some cases, and travelers should stay alert and follow local guidance, as the situation can evolve.

via Euronews.com|

#cartel-violence #flight-disruptions #mexico

weather25 days ago•32 min saved

Bomb cyclone batters the Carolinas with heavy snow and hurricane-force winds

A rapidly intensifying nor'easter off the U.S. East Coast is undergoing bombogenesis, delivering hurricane‑force winds (60–80 mph), heavy snow (up to a foot in parts of the Carolinas), and major coastal flooding across the Southeast. The storm has prompted emergency declarations, widespread travel disruptions with thousands of flights canceled or delayed, and dangerous conditions as it moves ashore, with impacts extending from the Carolinas into Georgia and Virginia.

via FOX Weather|

#bomb-cyclone #carolinas #flight-disruptions

transportation3 months ago•3 min saved

Post-Shutdown Flight Disruptions and Holiday Travel Concerns

Flight disruptions at U.S. airports are expected to continue even after the government reopens due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers caused by the shutdown, leading to flight cancellations and reduced schedules that may take days to normalize.

via NPR|

#air-traffic-control #airlines #faa

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Belgium enhances airspace security amid drone sightings and airport disruptions

Suspected drone sightings caused widespread flight disruptions across Belgian airports, including Brussels and Liege, leading to suspensions, delays, and diversions, amid ongoing investigations into targeted drone activity near military bases.

via BBC|

#air-traffic-suspension #belgium-airports #brussels-airport

world4 months ago•2 min saved

FAA Shutdown Sparks Flight Disruptions and Staffing Concerns

The ongoing government shutdown has led to air traffic controller pay delays and staffing shortages, causing flight disruptions and raising safety concerns among pilots, who warn that political conflicts are affecting aviation safety and the airline industry's future.

via WBUR|

#air-traffic-control #airline-industry #flight-disruptions

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Government Shutdown Causes Widespread Airport Delays and Staffing Shortages

Airport delays across the U.S. continue for a second day due to staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, with over 6,000 delays reported, as air traffic controllers work without pay and face increased stress and sick calls, prompting calls to end the shutdown to restore normal operations.

via NBC News|

#air-traffic-controllers #airport-delays #faa

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Munich Airport Closes Due to Drone Sightings

Munich Airport in Germany was temporarily closed after a wave of drone sightings, grounding 17 flights and diverting 15 others, amid heightened European security concerns related to drone activity and regional tensions. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 a.m., as authorities investigate the incidents, which are part of a broader pattern of drone sightings across Europe linked to security threats and geopolitical tensions.

via CNN|

#airport-closure #drone-sightings #europe-security

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Copenhagen and Oslo Airports Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Sightings

Drone sightings at Copenhagen and Oslo airports caused temporary closures, leading to flight diversions and disruptions, amid heightened European alert for Russian drone activity related to the Ukraine conflict.

via The New York Times|

#airport-closures #copenhagen #drone-sightings

weather5 months ago•3 min saved

Hong Kong Prepares for Super Typhoon Ragasa Amid Regional Warnings

Hong Kong is preparing for Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest tropical storm of the year, leading to school and business closures, flight cancellations, and warnings of significant sea surges and flooding, with authorities activating emergency measures and evacuations.

via Reuters|

#disaster-preparedness #flight-disruptions #hong-kong

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Copenhagen and Oslo Airports Experience Drone Disruptions and Reopenings

Drone sightings caused temporary shutdowns at Copenhagen and Oslo airports, disrupting flights for several hours, with investigations underway to determine the drones' origins and potential links between the incidents in Denmark and Norway.

via Reuters|

#airspace-closure #copenhagen-airport #drone-sightings

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Drone Sightings Cause Flight Disruptions at Scandinavian Airports

Drone sightings near major airports in Oslo and Copenhagen caused temporary closures, leading to flight delays and cancellations, with ongoing investigations and no confirmed links to recent Russian drone activities in Europe.

via CNN|

#airspace-closure #denmark #drone-sightings

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Super Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Hong Kong with Record Winds

Hong Kong International Airport is considering a 36-hour closure due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms in years, which is expected to make landfall over Guangdong province. The shutdown aims to prevent damage and avoid chaos like the 2023 storm, with airlines waiving change fees and rescheduling flights. The storm's intensity and trajectory pose significant risks to residents and the economy, prompting extensive safety preparations.

via Bloomberg.com|

#airport-closure #flight-disruptions #hong-kong

world5 months ago•3 min saved

US Airlines Lose Biden-Era Flight Compensation Rules Amid Political Changes

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized President Trump for withdrawing a Biden-era rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for long delays and cancellations caused by airline control, a move condemned by consumer advocates and Democrats as favoring airline industry interests over passenger rights.

via The Daily Beast|

#airlines #compensation #flight-disruptions

transportation5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Admin Reverses Biden-Era Flight Compensation Rules

The Trump administration has decided to abandon a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging, and meals for flight cancellations or changes, citing a desire to reduce regulatory burdens and costs for airlines.

via ABC News|

#airlines #compensation #flight-disruptions

transportation5 months ago•2 min saved

US government cancels plans for airline passenger compensation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has decided not to proceed with a proposed rule that would have required airlines to offer cash compensation to passengers for delays and cancellations within their control, citing concerns over regulatory burdens and consumer protection. Airlines opposed the rule, arguing it would increase ticket prices and reduce accessibility, and the DOT is also reviewing other regulations related to flight cancellations and fee disclosures.

via CBS News|

#airlines #dot #flight-disruptions