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US Airlines Prepare For Disruption As East Coast Storm Warning Issued

Boston and New York have been hit the worst.

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Why Airliners Avoid Storms Despite Being Designed To Withstand Them

Mother nature can create some fierce weather conditions and aircraft must aim to avoid these.

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From Dublin To Bordeaux: Storm Isha Forces Several International Diversions

Multiple flights had to land at European airports.

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Severe Weather: Storm Isha Forces Flight Cancelations At Heathrow Airport

Major disruption was reported at several UK and Ireland airports over the weekend.

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Extreme Winds Send Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 737 Spinning In Buenos Aires

The Argentine capital experienced gusts of more than 93 mph (150 kph) in some areas.

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How Airports Prepare For Emergencies

All airports have a strict plan for such situations.

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Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Lands In Hong Kong In Middle Of Super Typhoon

The airline was the only aircraft that managed to land that evening.

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Tampa Airport Will Close At Midnight Ahead Of Tropical Storm Idalia

Ahead of a potential hurricane, Tampa International suspended operations at 00:01 on Tuesday.

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FAA To Pause Departures From East Coast Airports Due To Major Storm

Delays and cancellations have stemmed from crew displacement and thunderstorms.

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How Commercial Aircraft Are Protected From Lightning Strikes

Hundreds of planes a year get hit by lightning.

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Winter Storm Leads To Thousands Of Cancelations In The US

Winter Storm Olive has affected flights nationwide, and airlines across the US are issuing flight waivers for travelers.

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Air New Zealand Reports Network Is Back Up And Running After Cyclone

As Cyclone Gabrielle recedes, Air New Zealand is looking after the thousands of passengers who had their travel plans disrupted in the last few days.

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Air New Zealand Struggles To Recover As Cyclone Gabrielle Disrupts Flights

Once again, Cyclone Gabrielle has thrown a curve ball at Air New Zealand, as strong winds keep some flights grounded.

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Air New Zealand Cancels Multiple Long-Haul Flights Into Auckland Tomorrow

With Cyclone Gabrielle proving unpredictable, Air New Zealand has canceled international long-haul flights in Auckland tomorrow.

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US Transport Secretary Calls On Airlines To Cap Fares Amid Southwest Airlines Chaos

Some airlines had been accused of price gouging in the aftermath of the chaos.

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Florida's Airports Start To Reopen After Hurricane Ian

Several large airports in Florida will reopen their doors today as hurricane Ian passes back into the Atlantic.

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Hurricane Ian: More Than 2,000 Flights Canceled In The US

The storm has forced several Florida airports to close.

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Hurricane Ian Approaches The United States: Will It Impact Air Travel?

Airlines have already started issuing storm waivers this week until at least September 30th.

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Typhoon Expected To Disrupt Hong Kong Flights

A severe storm crossing the South China Sea is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning near Hong Kong, disrupting air travel.

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