A fuel crisis in Portugal has resulted in large problems for airlines. The crisis started when fuel truck drivers went on strike last Monday. Many flights from and to Portugal are faced with delays as the strike continues.
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17-04-2019
Fuel crisis in Portugal: delayed flights and queues for gas stations
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03-04-2019
Flybe passengers entitled to compensation for dozens of flight cancellations
So far, twenty-three flights were cancelled by British airline Flybe in the UK this morning. The airline has informed passengers of apparent ‘operational issues’ leading up to the flight cancellations.Read more
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28-03-2019
Financially ailing WOW Air seizes all flights
Icelandic budget airline WOW Air has seized all flights amid its financial woes. It is expected that a statement regarding the future of WOW Air is released later today. In the meantime, thousands of passengers are affected by the flight cancellations.
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20-03-2019
Airlines and airports prepare for Brexit
In only 9 days, the UK is set to leave the European Union. Although no deal has been reached yet, Brexit is coming closer each day, and airlines and airports in connection to the United Kingdom have to prepare for that. In the meantime, Prime minister May has requested a delay of Brexit until June 30.Read more
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12-03-2019
Authorities and Airlines ground all Boeing 737 MAX airplanes
After past weekend’s Ethiopian Airlines crash with a Boeing 737 MAX airplane, authorities and airlines worldwide have decided to ground all planes of the Boeing 737 MAX type for passenger safety reasons. Amongst others, TUI UK, Norwegian, Ryanair and Turkish Airlines are airlines that use the Boeing 737 MAX airplanes.Read more
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06-03-2019
Carlisle Airport reopens passenger flights July 4
After months of delay, the airport of Carlisle in the region of Cumbria is set to open July 4 2019 for commercial flights. The Scottish Airline Loganair is going to operate the airports’ first flights to London Southend, Belfast and Dublin.
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28-02-2019
Airspace Pakistan closed; Flights cancelled
The conflict between India and Pakistan on the region of Kashmir was taken to a new level yesterday when the Pakistani airspace was closed for commercial air traffic. The situation in Pakistan is too dangerous for airplanes to still use the airspace as two fighter jets were supposedly taken down yesterday. Airlines are now forced to suspend flights or figure out alternative flight routes between Asia and Europe.Read more
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20-02-2019
Rome Ciampino Airport closed due to fire
The airport of Rome Ciampino was evacuated yesterday due to fire in the terminal. The damage assessed has resulted in another day of closure today, for the second airport of Rome.
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19-02-2019
Strike threatens passengers of Luton Airport during first week of March
London Luton Airport faces disruption during the first week of March, as baggage handlers and check-in staff threaten with a weeklong strike.
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18-02-2019
Flybmi files for bankruptcy amid Brexit woes
Another airline bites the dust amid the woes caused by Brexit. Flybmi, otherwise known as BMI regional, filed for bankruptcy on Saturday morning. All flights are suspended.Read more