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Emirates Warns Of Extended Flight Disruptions After Historic Dubai Flood

Many flights to and from Dubai have been delayed and canceled in the past 24 hours.

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EL AL jet plane at the Ben Gurion International Airport
World's Airlines Continue To Navigate Route Disruption From Iran-Israel Conflict

Some airlines are continuing to reroute air traffic while others have resumed normal flights following Iran's missile attack on Israel.

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A plane flying around a thunder cell.
How Do Pilots Decide When To Divert & Where To Go?

Pilots and dispatcher work together to make sure the plane is on the ground with plenty of fuel still in the tanks.

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Three Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air aircraft on the apron at Portland International Airport.
Top 6: The Highest Flight Cancellation Rates At Major US Airlines

Weather-related cancellations were prevalent during January.

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Air Force One
How Much Operational Disruption Can An Air Force One Visit Cause?

When Air Force One comes to town, don't rely on the airline schedule! Here's an attempt to explain why.

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Air Mauritius Airbus A330neo
Mauritius Airport Reopens After Tropical Cyclone Cancels 40+ Flights

Mauritius Airport was closed for 24 hours because of Cyclone Belal.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft during a snowstorm
3000+ Flights Canceled Throughout The US As Winter Storms Hit

Texas airports are hit the hardest and even California is affected.

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Planes departing in the snow
Thousands Of Post-Christmas Flights Disrupted In The US Amid Severe Weather

Severe weather warnings remain in place until Wednesday.

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Kenya Airways Boeing 787
Kenya Airways Warns Of Flight Disruptions As It Struggles To Find Spare Parts For Aircraft

Kenya Airways passengers may face disruptions during the holidays.

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ommercial airplane at Munich airport in Germany, during a cold winter day with snow
Chaos Again As Rough Weather Leads Munich Airport To Close

More-than-expected snow has disrupted much of Munich Airport's flight operations in the last few days.

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A British Airways plane landing in the snow.
5 Things That Could Stop Your Flight From Taking Off

Flight disruptions may or may not be in the airline’s control.

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MYAirline Kota Bahru
AirAsia Offers MYAirline Stranded Passengers 50% Discount

Following the suspension of MYAirline flights, AirAsia has joined Batik Air in offering heavily discounted tickets to the affected passengers.

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American Airlines Boeing 737 parked at gate at FLL
The Other Side: 5 Flight Disruptions Within The Airline’s Control

Airlines must have contingency plans in place to prevent flight disruptions.

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Wizz Air cabin crew members walking towards the aircraft.
Examined: How Staff Shortages Can Impact An Airline's Flight Schedules

Despite extensive planning, extreme circumstances may result in staff shortages.

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A British Airways Airbus A320 parked at the terminal in Heathrow Airport.
5 Common Flight Disruptions That Are Out Of An Airline's Control

While airlines may assume responsibility in some situations, these occurrences are outside the airlines’ control.

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A Southwest Airlines aircraft lined up on a taxiway at Denver International Airport.
Better Safe Than Sorry: 5 Safety Reasons That Can Delay And Cancel Flights

Airlines are required to delay or cancel flights when there is a safety risk.

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Two Pilots working in the cockpit.
Explained: How Operational Disruption Impacts Pilots' Duty Hours

Pilots must walk off duty if they fear going over the daily limit.

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A British Airways Airbus A319-131 comes into land at Gatwick Airport.
Harsh Weather And COVID-19 Cases Disrupts Flights at Gatwick Airport

Some passengers criticized the airport for its lack of ATC staff.

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British Airways Tails London Gatwick Airport
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Willie Walsh Says UK ATC Meltdown Could Cost Airlines $126 Million

After over 1,000 flight disruptions across the UK on Monday, airlines must shoulder the burden and cost of rerouting countless passengers.

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Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues: The Latest Impact To Airlines

With 57 airlines affected around the world, this is a global issue.

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