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The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Heathrow airport hits 8 million passengers in a month as aviation soars

The busiest day in the airport's history was 1 August, while 29 August saw peak flights departing from across the UK

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

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Stranded passengers and airlines demand answers over air traffic control chaos as delays could continue for days

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has confirmed problem which brought misery for thousands of holidaymakers caused by a ‘radar issue’ and were not cyber-related

Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2025

Flight cancellations are soaring this summer: These are the US airports suffering the most disruption

Airports on the East Coast are suffering worst cancellation rates, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

UK airports prepare for busiest-ever summer – and these are the peak dates

Exclusive: Fridays in July and August see the biggest crowds at five top airports, while at Gatwick landings and take-offs will be just 65 seconds apart

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend

Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. Auto club AAA predicts over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles home between Thursday and Monday

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

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Tens of thousands stranded by flight cancellations after huge Spain-Portugal power outage

Exclusive: An estimated 80,000 passengers had their flights cancelled, including 4,000 to or from the UK

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Ryanair boss issues warning over Trump’s tariffs for aviation industry

Ryanair is due to receive another 25 aircraft from Boeing – though they could be delayed

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Dublin, Amsterdam and Spain dominate top Easter holiday destinations

Exclusive: Only one US city finds a place on the list, with European hotspots in the lead

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Heathrow flights map: Where are planes being diverted to after substation fire closes airport

Heathrow was due to see over 1,330 scheduled flights today, flying some 291,000 passengers

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Half-term flights soar to 9 times the normal price

Exclusive: Parents are paying penalties for holiday absences in record numbers as return air fares to the Alps top £1,200

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

One in five flights cancelled as Storm Eowyn wreaks havoc

Aviation analytics company Cirium said by 1pm some 1,124 flights scheduled to serve airports in the UK or Ireland on Friday were axed.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Why Flying Sucks So Much

Long delays, lost luggage, a byzantine complaints process that seldom delivers. But hey, good luck with that airline ticket

The Walrus · Jan 15, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

The world’s most on-time airlines and airports of 2024

Delta Air Lines scored the highest among US carriers despite an outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

More passenger seats are available on half-term flights out of the UK than before the pandemic

Departures are still down but the number of available seats on flights have increased since before the pandemic

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

World’s best-connected airports revealed as London Heathrow drops out of top 10

Exclusive: UK’s busiest hub falls to 12th in terms of destinations served, behind continental rivals, with Gatwick at 14th

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024

Thousands of passengers face fresh flight cancellations and delays in aftermath of global IT outage

Exclusive: Tui passengers were worst hit on Friday, with British Airways and easyJet grounding the highest number of flights on Saturday. In total, 75,000 passengers have been affected since Friday

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Nearly 9% Of American Flights Canceled, Major Delays Reported

Nearly 9% of American flights canceled, with Delta Airlines leading. 57% of US flights experiencing delays of at least 30 minutes.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2024

Iran helicopter crash shows Tehran's reliance on an aging fleet as well as its challenges at home

While the cause of the May 19 helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and others remains unknown, the sudden death of the hard-line protégé of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has exposed the contradictions and challenges facing the country’s Shiite theocracy

Barchart · Apr 9, 2024

There Aren't Enough Planes to Meet Demand. Here's How Investors Can Profit.

There is a rebound in flying, as world demand in February finally surpassed pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, a lack of new aircraft is being produced - thanks, Boeing. Here's one way for investors to profit as fewer and older aircraft take to the skies this summer travel season.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024

What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout

An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner has prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max aircraft, adding another episode to the troubled history of Boeing’s Max lineup of jets

Fortune · Jan 3, 2024

How do airlines rank for on-time flights? Delta still leads the pack, but Southwest is gaining ground

Flying Air Canada? Bring your patience.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Hyderabad airport ranks second globally for punctuality

RGIA and KIA secure second and thrid positions in global and large-airport categories in Cirium's 2023 OTP report with improved punctuality.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway

Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now

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