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.
Gunfire and Blasts Hit Diori Hamani International Airport Niamey Near Abdourahamane Tiani’s Base
Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport was the site of a major security breach on January 29, 2026. Gunmen attacked the facility, triggering a two-hour battle involving anti-aircraft fire. The airport's…
Soekarno-Hatta Tightens Screening with Electronic Health Declaration System for Nipah Virus
Jakarta's main airport is now screening for Nipah virus. Travelers must complete digital health forms and undergo thermal…
NTSB Finds FAA Ignored Warnings Before D.C. Midair Collision
The NTSB reports that the FAA ignored safety warnings before the 2025 DCA midair collision. The crash led…
Indigo Extends Cancellations to Baku (azerbaijan) and Tbilisi (georgia) Until Feb 11
IndiGo's nonstop services to the Caucasus and Central Asia remain suspended through February 11, 2026, due to Iranian…
China Cancels All Flights on 49 Air Routes Including Shanghai–tokyo Haneda and Beijing Daxing–osaka Kansai
Airlines have suspended 49 routes between China and Japan for February 2026 amid rising political tensions and a…
FAA Announces Largest Structural Reorganization Under Flight Plan 2026 to Modernize National Airspace System
The U.S. government is overhauling aviation safety and immigration processing. The FAA is centralizing its safety units, while…
Vilnius Airport Suspended After Weather Balloons Carry Smuggled Cigarettes
Authorities at Vilnius Airport are now frequently suspending flights due to balloons from Belarus used for smuggling. This…
KLM Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Again While Dammam Riyadh Operations Partially Resume
KLM has extended its suspension of Tel Aviv flights through late January 2026. The airline cites security and…
American Airlines Loses Crew Control After 10,000 Flights Canceled During Winter Storm Fern
A massive operational failure at American Airlines led to 10,000 cancellations following Winter Storm Fern. While Delta and…
Southwest Ends Open Seating and Begins Assigned Seats on January 27, 2026
Starting January 2026, Southwest Airlines transitions to assigned seating, ending its long-standing open-seating era. The new system features…