US Winter Storm Grounds 15,000 Flights; Is This the Worst Post-Pandemic Disruption?
A severe US winter storm has caused the highest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, grounding over 15,000 flights and crippling major airport hubs.
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A severe US winter storm has caused the highest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, grounding over 15,000 flights and crippling major airport hubs.
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A massive winter storm forced over 10,700 US flight cancellations Sunday, marking the highest single-day disruption event since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winter Storm Fern triggered one of the most severe post-pandemic air travel disruptions, forcing 30 U.S. airport closures and over 10,000 flight cancellations Sunday.
Massive US winter storm caused over 10,800 flight cancellations Sunday, marking the highest disruption since the pandemic; airline network recovery will take days.
A charter flight departed Dublin Airport carrying 33 Polish and Lithuanian nationals with criminal records, costing the State €122,000 for the complex, multi-leg operation.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a dusty weather warning, advising airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective flight planning.
India's government approved No Objection Certificates for Alhind Air and FlyExpress, intensifying competition for dominant carrier IndiGo, which holds a 65% market share.
Solomon Airlines is launching major international expansion from March 30, including a first-ever twice-weekly Christchurch-Port Vila route using an Airbus A320-200.
Ryanair sparked a debate after a TikTok video urged passengers to stop wearing jeans on flights, citing comfort and potential deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risks from tight clothing during long periods of sitting.
Winter Storm Fern caused a massive US air travel ripple effect, resulting in 256 cancellations at MIA and 307 at FLL by Sunday.
Singapore Airlines and SATS Ltd. posted minor gains on the Straits Times Index, reflecting a resilient aviation sector despite ongoing yield pressure and new operational costs.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) launched an investigation into a viral video showing a heated passenger-staff clash on an Air France flight over alleged poor service.
Major international carriers like Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Icelandair are incentivizing passengers with discounted or free stopover programs to boost tourism and reduce jet lag.
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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, finalized a 20-aircraft Boeing deal, adding nine 787-9 Dreamliners and eleven 737 MAX jets for major network expansion.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warned staff of "significant" logistical and financial damage from US-China trade tensions, urging readiness for new geopolitical risks.
Miami International Airport (MIA) terminals were abruptly evacuated Sunday evening after an unattended luggage discovery prompted a Bomb Squad response, causing major flight disruption.
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest led the cancellation of over 1,100 flights at DFW Airport and Love Field due to a severe winter storm, contributing to 10,000+ national cuts.
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