Airlines Cancel LAX & SFO Flights to Mexico Amid Civil Unrest
Airlines canceled over 175 flights to Mexico from LAX and SFO following civil unrest sparked by a cartel leader's death, impacting U.S. travelers.
16 aviation articles tagged “Geopolitics”
Airlines canceled over 175 flights to Mexico from LAX and SFO following civil unrest sparked by a cartel leader's death, impacting U.S. travelers.
The US signed 11 new critical minerals agreements and mobilized over $30 billion to build resilient supply chains, directly impacting aerospace manufacturing and advanced jet engine production.
Aviation executives at the Changi Aviation Summit warned that persistent supply chain disruptions and geopolitical friction are clouding the industry's growth outlook.
Aviation leaders at the Changi Aviation Summit warned that persistent supply chain bottlenecks and rising geopolitical friction are testing the industry's growth and stability.
Israeli airline Arkia faces longer, costlier routes after Somalia denied its overflight permit, a direct diplomatic response to Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
Emirates, the Dubai flagship carrier, denied reports of resuming Tel Aviv flights, stating no firm plans exist amid simmering Middle East geopolitical tensions.
Rescheduled Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5 prompt operational planning for Etihad Airways and AUH, citing diplomatic security risks.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines suspended all flights to, from, and via Dubai until further notice, citing rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
The UAE shelved plans to manage Islamabad International Airport, reportedly failing to name a local partner; Pakistan denies a final deal existed.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warns the US-China trade war is causing engine and component delivery delays, threatening narrowbody aircraft production growth.
Airbus warns that escalating US-China trade tensions are causing significant logistical delays and financial strain across its global aircraft production programs.
IndiGo canceled services to Tbilisi and Almaty due to rising geopolitical tensions near Iran, also causing refuelling halts for flights to Baku and Tashkent.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warned staff of "significant" logistical and financial damage from US-China trade tensions, urging readiness for new geopolitical risks.
United, KLM, and Lufthansa suspended flights to Israel, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia, citing precautionary measures due to escalating US-Iran military tensions.
Major European and North American carriers, including Lufthansa and Air France, suspended Middle East flights following an EASA warning over US-Iran military escalation.
Global oil prices spiked nearly 3% following new US sanctions on Iran and military deployment, raising immediate concerns over commercial aviation fuel costs and airline profitability.