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Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport
All flights are suspended from one of Italy's busiest airports until Tuesday night.
September 15, 2026Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.
September 7, 2026Dubai's DXB first-half passenger traffic falls more than 30% as Iran war disrupts travel - Reuters
Dubai's DXB first-half passenger traffic falls more than 30% as Iran war disrupts travel Reuters
August 26, 2026Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel - reuters.com
Etna ash prompts extended closure of Catania airport, disrupting peak-season travel reuters.com
August 12, 2026US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage - Reuters
US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage Reuters
June 15, 2026Heathrow passenger numbers fall in April as Iran war disrupts travel - Reuters
Heathrow passenger numbers fall in April as Iran war disrupts travel Reuters
May 11, 2026Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
April 24, 2026Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.
April 20, 2026Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
March 14, 2026'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
March 13, 2026Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban - Reuters
Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban Reuters
March 10, 2026Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
March 6, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest - Reuters
Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest Reuters
February 24, 2026Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
February 24, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026Blizzard conditions set to bring major disruption to East Coast
Blizzard conditions are set to bring major disruption across the northeastern United States, with wind gusts of up to 70mph expected.
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Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport
All flights have been suspended from one of Italy's busiest airports because of volcanic ash released from nearby Mount Etna. It is the second time in recent months that Catania International Airport
Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Watch: Lava fountain and ash cloud as Indonesia volcano erupts Some 270,000 passengers have been left stranded across Indonesia after a volcanic eruption grounded more than 2,000 flights and forced a
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Delta's 2024 Meltdown: Investigation Closed Without Penalties
The Trump administration announced the closure of an investigation into Delta Air Lines' July 2024 meltdown, which stemmed from a global outage by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, without imposing any
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The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines sparked by a global outage that disrupted the travel
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
The price of flights has been rising since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, a worry for anyone planning a summer holiday. Some airlines are also cutting back the number of flights they a
Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
Ryanair passengers due to fly from Milan Bergamo to Manchester last week were left behind due to problems at passport control, the airline has confirmed. The introduction of a European digital border
Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Stephanie Baker had been celebrating her birthday with friends at a bar on Palm Jumeirah - Dubai's iconic man-made palm-shaped island lined with luxury hotels and beach clubs. But as the group steppe
'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
British holidaymakers have told the BBC they are stranded abroad after their flights were cancelled when the US-Israeli war with Iran broke out. Airspace remains severely restricted following missile
US-India fares jump 150% after Middle East airspace closure strands 8,000 passengers
Quick summary Spot fares on US-India routes spiked as high as 150% following Middle East airspace closures from US-Israel strikes on Iran starting March 2, 2026, with Chicago-Mumbai tickets reaching R
Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
Airlines Etihad and Emirates have confirmed they will continue running a limited number of services from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to the UK over the next few days. And Emirates said it was working to rest
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Air Canada suspends service to Cuba following aviation fuel shortage
Air Canada has suspended service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the Caribbean island. The move was effective as of Monday, though the airline said it would bring some 3,000 custome
US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
A winter storm disrupted travel across the Northeast, grounding most flights in Philadelphia. More than 600 flights were canceled before departures resumed midafternoon. (AP Video by Tassanee Vejpongs
Emirates, Etihad cancel flights to New York, Newark as severe snowstorm hits US
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Thousands of flights cancelled as major snowstorm hits New York and US northeast
World Singapore Airlines has cancelled several flights between New York and Singapore. People walk along Manhattan's Times Square during a snowfall in New York City, on Feb 22, 2026. (Photo: AFP/CHA
‘Blockbuster’ Blizzard Eyes US East Coast As Record Snowfall Threatens Major Hubs
A massive winter storm is barreling toward the Northeast, with meteorologists warning it will likely intensify into a powerful nor’easter capable of shutting down the region. Forecasters are calling i