High Winds Delay Over 800 Flights at Denver International Airport
High winds at Denver International Airport prompted an FAA ground delay program, causing over 800 flight delays with an average wait time of 92 minutes.
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AIRPORTS
Data Reveals Operational Realities Behind Common Air Travel Issues
Analysis of aviation data reveals the operational complexities behind common passenger experiences, including baggage handling, flight delays, and crew scheduling.
Feb 18, 20263 min
AIRLINES
US Government Shutdown Threatens Air Travel with Staff Shortages
A US government shutdown forces essential FAA and TSA staff to work unpaid, increasing the risk of significant airport delays and flight cancellations.
Feb 18, 20263 min
REGULATORY
High Winds Trigger Widespread Flight Delays at San Diego's Single-Runway Airport
San Diego International Airport reported 141 flight delays as high winds from a coastal storm created challenging operational conditions for aircraft.
Feb 18, 20262 min
AIRPORTS
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faces delays as aviation workers begin strike.
Kenya Aviation Workers Union members launched a strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; the move caused major flight delays at the African hub.
Feb 17, 20262 min
AIRPORTS
Why did the FAA issue unusual flight restrictions at El Paso Airport?
The FAA issued unusual flight restrictions at El Paso International Airport on February 17, 2026, causing significant delays for commercial travelers.
Feb 17, 20262 min
AIRPORTS
KAA activates contingency plans as labor dispute delays JKIA flights
Kenya Airports Authority activated contingency plans at JKIA on Monday; a labor dispute between workers and the KCAA is causing departing flight delays.
Feb 16, 20262 min
AIRPORTS
Why Italian airline workers are striking during the 2026 Winter Olympics
Italian airline workers launched strikes during the 2026 Winter Olympics; the walkouts threaten travel for thousands of fans heading to Milan and Cortina.
Feb 16, 20262 min
AIRLINES
Irish airports face summer chaos as air traffic control staffing levels plummet.
AirNav Ireland faces a severe staffing crisis that could trigger widespread summer flight cancellations across Dublin and Cork airports this year.
Feb 16, 20262 min
AIRPORTS
United Nigeria Airlines grounds two Airbus jets after back-to-back bird strikes.
United Nigeria Airlines grounded two Airbus aircraft within 24 hours after separate bird strikes; the move causes significant operational disruptions.
Feb 16, 20262 min
SAFETY
Huge Drone Attack Forces Ground Stop at Moscow Domodedovo Airport
Domodedovo Airport briefly suspended all flights Sunday after a massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted Moscow and surrounding Russian regions.
Feb 16, 20262 min
AIRPORTS
Strong winds force the FAA to limit arrivals at San Francisco International.
The FAA issued a ground delay program at SFO due to high winds; over 170 flights are delayed as arrival rates drop to 28 aircraft per hour on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
FAA lifts El Paso International Airport flight ban after major drone scare
The FAA lifted flight bans at El Paso International Airport after a drone scare; the unprecedented move halted all traffic for several hours on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 20263 min
SAFETY
Akasa Air Passengers Endure Seven-Hour Ordeal on Mumbai to Goa Flight
Akasa Air flight QP 1301 faced a seven-hour delay on the Mumbai-Goa route due to crew duty time limits, leaving over 100 passengers stranded and frustrated.
Feb 10, 20263 min
AIRLINES
EasyJet investigates crew as Inverness passengers claim they were abandoned.
EasyJet probes crew conduct after Inverness passengers were left without support; the airline cited a runway closure for the overnight flight delay.
Feb 10, 20262 min
AIRLINES
JetBlue Flight 260 Canceled After Crew Refuses to Clear Clogged Lavatory at PHL
JetBlue Flight 260 from Philadelphia to Boston was canceled after a multi-hour delay; the crew reportedly refused to remove human waste from a broken, clogged lavatory.
Feb 8, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Severe weather and mechanical failure ground NBA charter, highlighting air travel operational risks.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport delays caused by a bomb cyclone and a subsequent charter aircraft mechanical issue forced an NBA team to divert to Atlanta.
Feb 2, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Controller Shortage Sparks Calls for Government Monitoring of Air Traffic Performance
Massive flight cancellations at Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport due to an air traffic controller shortage prompt the Australian Airports Association to demand government performance monitoring.
Feb 1, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
Why Did Winter Storm Fern Force Thousands of US Flight Cancellations?
Winter Storm Fern triggered the largest US air travel disruption since 2020, forcing over 12,500 flight cancellations and causing American Airlines to forecast a Q1 financial loss.
Jan 27, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Suspicious Item Report Disrupts Miami Airport Terminal, Delaying Bahamasair Flights.
Bahamasair passengers faced significant delays at Miami International Airport (MIA) after an unattended luggage report triggered a terminal evacuation and security response.
Jan 26, 20262 min
AIRPORTS