Airlines
Flight disruptions, route launches, rebooking policies, and airline news that affects international travelers. Coverage of schedule changes, airspace closures, and passenger rights across global carriers.
7,000 Delays Hit as Chemical Smell Forces Potomac Tracon Shutdown
A chemical smell at a DC-area control facility and Midwest storms triggered nearly 7,000 flight delays and 600 cancellations across the U.S. aviation network.
Verdi Targets Berlin Brandenburg Airport Wednesday for Strike Demanding 12.5% Pay Rise
Verdi union calls a one-day strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on March 18, 2026, canceling all passenger flights…
Over 5,500 Flights Cancel as Indira Gandhi International Airport Closes Airspace
India sees 5,500+ flight cancellations as Iran-Israel conflict closes Middle East airspace, disrupting global routes and impacting thousands…
Trump Urges Unpaid 50,000 TSA Agents to ‘go to Work’ in DHS Shutdown
President Trump urges unpaid TSA agents to work as the DHS shutdown enters week five, causing massive airport…
Federal Aviation Administration Proposes O’hare Flight Cuts, Sparking Chicago Backlash
The FAA is capping Chicago O’Hare summer flights at 2,800 daily to prevent construction-related delays, sparking a dispute…
4 Airline Ceos Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown, Fund TSA Officers
U.S. airline CEOs urge Congress to end the DHS shutdown as 50,000 TSA agents work without pay, causing…
Delta Air Lines Cancels Flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul Ahead of Midwest Winter Storm
Delta pre-cancels Midwest flights for March 14-15 due to a winter storm at MSP hub. Travelers should rebook…
$5.60 Aviation Security Fee Funds Screening, Yet TSA Officers Get No Salary
New 2026 TSA rules introduce an identity-verification fee for non-REAL ID holders. TSA officers remain salaried; standard security…
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at 3 Washington-Area Airports, Clearing Potomac Tracon Backlog
FAA lifts ground stops at DCA, IAD, and BWI after a chemical odor at a Virginia control facility…
TSA Workers Face $0 Paycheck as DHS Shutdown Enters 30th Day
TSA workers miss first full paychecks amid DHS shutdown, sparking resignations and fears of major airport delays as…