Tag: Disruption
INFORMATIONAL Nov 11, 2026 What Happens to Passengers When a Flight Is Diverted Over a Bomb Threat More than two dozen European flights faced bomb threats and diversions in November 2026. Find out what happens when a flight is diverted over a bomb threat, how airlines respond, and what passengers are entitled to under EU261, including compensation, refunds, meals, accommodation and rerouting. Read More →
NEWS Nov 05, 2026 European Airlines Face Fresh Wave of Bomb Hoax Calls as Carriers Weigh Response A new surge of hoax bomb threats is targeting European flights, with a Russian group claiming responsibility for some of the disruptive calls. Read More →
NEWS Oct 09, 2026 Southwest Airlines Blames Brief System Outage for Boarding Delays and Checked Bag Disruptions Southwest Airlines confirms a brief technology outage disrupted boarding and checked bag operations, forcing gate agents to process travelers manually. Read More →
NEWS Sep 17, 2026 Thousands of Flights Delayed or Canceled as Travel Disruptions Sweep Across the U.S. More than 2,234 flights delayed and 237 canceled as widespread disruptions hit U.S. air travel. Here's what travelers need to know right now. Read More →
NEWS Sep 11, 2026 United Airlines Boeing 777 Diverts to Bangor After Intoxicated Passenger Bites Flight Attendant A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Bangor, Maine after an intoxicated first class passenger bit a flight attendant. Read More →
NEWS Aug 02, 2026 JetBlue Offers Flight Attendants $5,000 Bonuses to Work Days Off Amid Operational Meltdown JetBlue is paying flight attendants $5,000 bonuses to pick up shifts on their days off as the airline battles widespread disruption. Read More →
NEWS Jul 30, 2026 WestJet Flight Attendants File 72-Hour Strike Notice Over Unpaid Work Dispute WestJet cabin crew have issued a 72-hour strike notice, escalating a contract fight centered on unpaid ground work and wages. Read More →
NEWS Jul 19, 2026 United Airlines Technology Outage Disrupts Thousands of Passengers Across the US A technology outage struck United Airlines, delaying flights across the United States and disrupting check-in and boarding operations. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 18, 2026 Gulf Carriers Map Recovery Path After Iran Conflict Disrupts Regional Air Travel Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad chart a return to normal operations following airspace closures tied to the Iran conflict. Here's what travelers need to know. Read More →
NEWS Jun 03, 2026 When Cabin Calm Breaks at 32,000 Feet: What the Frontier Incident Tells Us About Air Travel Today A Frontier Airlines passenger tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight to Chicago. Here's what happened and what it means for travelers. Read More →