Tag: storm
NEWS Mar 17, 2026 US Air Travel Gridlock Deepens as Megastorm Recovery Stalls Across Major Hubs Aviation infrastructure across the United States remains in a state of high-intensity recovery today as the aftermath of “Winter Storm Iona” continues to paralyze major travel corridors. Read More →
NEWS Feb 23, 2026 Airlines Suspend Operations Across Northeast as Historic Blizzard Hernando Grounds Thousands of Flights Severe winter weather has effectively severed the aviation arteries of the United States East Coast today, as a "potentially crippling" bomb cyclone, officially named Winter Storm Hernando, forced the cancellation of more than 10,000 flights. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 KLM Cancels 92% of Amsterdam Flights in Historic Winter Storm Crisis The European aviation network has been plunged into chaos as a relentless winter storm system, characterised by heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, has brought Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to a near-total standstill. As of the evening of January 6, 2026, flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has effectively surrendered its hub operations to the elements, with cancellation rates for the upcoming flight bank soaring to a staggering 92%. Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2025 Thousands of Flights Impacted as Winter Storm Blair Hits U.S. Winter Storm Blair has unleashed a huge blast of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures across the Central and Eastern United States. As of Sunday afternoon, over 6,700 flights and counting have been disrupted. This includes cancelations and significant delays leaving passengers scrambling to change flights and adjust travel plans. Read More →
NEWS Oct 20, 2024 Hundreds of Flights Canceled in the UK as Airports Brace for Storm Ashley Storm Ashley has touched down on Scotland and has affected hundreds of flights already throughout the UK. See which airports and airlines have announced cancellations and delays, as the storm creeps towards England. Read More →
NEWS Aug 07, 2024 WestJet Grounds 10% of Fleet After Severe Calgary Hailstorm Causes Substantial Damage An intense thunderstorm that rolled through the Calgary area on Monday night has left large swaths of damage. Broken windows, dented cars, and damage to Calgary International Airport's terminal have been reported. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 20, 2024 G5 Geomagnetic Storm May Affect Aviation Communication, Navigation A severe geomagnetic storm may interrupt GPS satellites, power grids, and mobile phone networks this weekend. It is the result of a series of solar flares that began on Wednesday May 8 and is expected to have its maximum effect on May 10-11. This is the first such solar storm to over in nearly 20 years. Read More →
NEWS Jun 14, 2023 Royal Jordanian Flight Forced to Return to Amman Due to Dust Storm A Royal Jordanian flight flying to Aqaba was forced to return to Amman due to poor weather conditions. Multiple government agencies released warnings about high winds and poor visibility that resulted from dust storms. Read More →
NEWS Dec 27, 2022 Southwest Airlines Collapses in the Midst of Holiday Storm Southwest Airlines has suffered an operational meltdown across its route network. Nearly 70 percent of the scheduled flights Monday were canceled by the airline, leaving passengers angry, stranded, and confused. Read More →
NEWS Jan 03, 2022 Winter Storm Prompts Hundreds of Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations With a Winter Storm Frida approaching the northeast, Southwest has proactively canceled more than 100 flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. These cancellations are reflective of the vulnerabilities airline networks face during inclement weather and the ongoing pandemic. Read More →