EU commercial flights rise despite higher jet fuel prices The number of commercial flights across the EU increased in every summer month compared with last year, although traffic fell in several member states. Euronews · Sep 30
Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed Houthis move to seize Yemen highlands as Trump ‘calls off strikes’ The US president said choices include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal” The Independent UK · Sep 21
Tourists turn to the Balkans and Brazil: How the Middle East conflict has redrawn our holiday map TRAVEL INSIDER: As the war between the US, Israel and Iran continues to disrupt flight routes and rattle traveller confidence, tourism is shifting away from the Middle East and its neighbours – with the Balkans, South America and northeast Asia among the surprising winners. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reports… The Independent UK · Sep 18
Record Europe air passenger numbers reported despite Middle East conflict A record 37,640 flights crossed the skies on 10 July The Independent UK · Sep 15
35,959 flights a day: Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war The conflict has seen a large increase in flights to countries including Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia as Europeans choose holiday destinations closer to home. Euronews · Sep 14
Greek air traffic controllers pushed to limit by tourism boom A surge in flights, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure are increasing pressure on controllers as Greece races to modernise its aviation network. Euronews · Aug 25
Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control ATHENS - Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
Greece: Civil Aviation Authority reports fewer flight delays recorded in June The problem of flight delays at Greek airports has now reached the highest echelons of the national government in Athens. Euronews · Jul 6
Heathrow and Gatwick flight delays continue as thunderstorms leave thousands of travellers stranded Hundreds of flights delayed and dozens cancelled at London’s two biggest airports, with disruption continuing into Sunday Evening Standard · Jun 27
Turbulence on the tarmac: These European airports have the worst delays Although late takeoffs are decreasing, aviation authorities warn that too many travellers are still experiencing delays. Euronews · Apr 10
Space junk may threaten flight delays as satellites crowd Earth's orbit As satellite launches skyrocket and orbital debris multiplies, aviation authorities are scrambling to prevent space junk from causing the next major flight disruption Euronews · Feb 6
London Airspace Closed Today: Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and More Affected Radar failure shuts down London airspace for over an hour, causing widespread disruption at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and beyond. NATS confirms system now restored. International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2025
Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos. Euronews · Jul 18, 2025
Ryanair claims French airport strikers wanted ‘time off’ amid travel chaos The airline has warned passengers that further strike action could return this summer The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 What air-traffic control’s worst problems for 25 years mean for your flights Exclusive: Latest figures show France accounts for half of all delays across Europe, partly due to strike
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 £100m hit to air travel caused by French air-traffic controller strikes, says industry body The strikes on 3 and 4 July resulted in early 3,000 flight cancellations and more than 7,400 delays
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025 Brits flying to Europe for summer holidays warned they face disruption amid surge in flight delays An estimated 90 million passengers are expected to fly to or from UK airports between June and September this year
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025 Simon Calder issues holiday warning to millions this summer Holidaymakers face worst air traffic control issues in 25 years with 30 million passengers facing delays this summer
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024 Will a single European airspace cure air traffic control woes – and cut CO2? Better integration would help reduce delays, but despite airline backing there are legal and political problems
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024 Air-traffic control in Europe is no longer fit for purpose, says easyJet boss Exclusive: CEO Johan Lundgren says over half the airline’s departures on Sunday were hit by air-traffic control slot delays
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024 Ryanair boss warns passengers face summer holiday flight cancellations over air traffic control crisis Exclusive: ‘It’s awful for our crews, it’s awful for passengers’ – Eddie Wilson, chief executive Ryanair DAC
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024 Flight cancellations and long delays at UK airports mar start to peak travel weekend Exclusive: Wizz Air passengers from Sicily finally fly home on third day, as other travellers face 12-hour delays
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024 EasyJet flights ‘delayed by over four hours by air-traffic control’ – but Ryanair free to fly Exclusive: A Ryanair plane was given permission to depart on the same route and landed on schedule
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Airlines rage about bank holiday Monday air traffic control meltdown ‘The numpties at Nats didn’t tell us. We had to find out from someone else that they’d crashed their system,’ says Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Gatwick chaos as air traffic control shortage forces dozens of flights to be diverted ‘We apologise very sincerely to everyone who has been inconvenienced” – Nats statement after the third air traffic control issue in 18 days