All articles tagged with #flight disruptions
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WBUR
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Daily Beast
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
The US government is dropping a previous plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation for delays caused by carriers, and is considering rescinding other consumer protection regulations related to airline fees and refunds, as part of a broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Fortune
Canada's government forced Air Canada and its striking flight attendants back to work and into arbitration after a work stoppage stranded over 100,000 travelers, citing economic risks and ongoing disputes over pay, with the full resumption of flights potentially taking days to weeks.