No Comment Flight cancellations surge across US amid government shutdown Hundreds of flights were canceled as the FAA ordered reduced air traffic at major US airports due to the ongoing government shutdown. 07/11/2025
No Comment US government shutdown causes major flight delays and cancellation The ongoing US government shutdown, the longest in history, has disrupted air travel nationwide, leaving thousands of staff unpaid and millions of passengers facing delays. 06/11/2025
USA USA: flight delays increase due to long government shutdown Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers in the US have been working without pay since October, when the government shutdown began, but not all of them are willing to continue doing so, the FAA said. 04/11/2025
No Comment NASA’s supersonic jet completes first test flight NASA and Lockheed Martin have successfully tested the X-59, a supersonic jet designed to fly faster than sound with minimal noise — a step toward reviving quiet, high-speed commercial travel. 01/11/2025
Experiences This tour operator just scrapped its carbon offsets. Here's why A major travel firm has ditched its carbon offset program, arguing it no longer reflects the "immediacy" of the climate crisis. 11/10/2025
Travel News Should you book flights with an airline or an online travel agency? OTAs often sell airfares cheaper than the airline directly, enticing those travelling on a budget. 08/10/2025
Travel News Here’s why your flight was probably delayed this summer Summer flight delays in Europe are still occurring above optimal levels, new report finds. 08/10/2025
Travel News French air traffic controllers call off three-day strike this week The news comes as a relief to tens of thousands of passengers taking flights in Europe this week. 06/10/2025
Travel News Air Canada now offers free beer and wine to all economy passengers Canada’s flag carrier is the first North American legacy airline to offer free drinks across its whole network. 05/10/2025
Experiences Play cancels flights: What are your rights if your airline goes bust? Here’s what travellers need to know about their rights to refunds and compensation if a flight company goes bankrupt. 01/10/2025
Travel News Athens Airport hit by delays as air traffic controllers limit flights Athens Airport is facing delays after air traffic controllers limited the number of flights they handle. 29/09/2025
Experiences You can now bid to reserve empty neighbouring seats on this airline A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty. 28/09/2025
Travel News Super Typhoon Ragasa grounds hundreds of flights across Asia Passengers have been urged to check their flight status as airports brace for storm impact and major delays. 23/09/2025
Denmark Denmark: Airport drone incursion 'attack' on critical infrastructure Air traffic was suspended at Copenhagen Airport on Monday evening due to reports of drone sightings. Authorities have not ruled out a Russian hybrid attack. 22/09/2025
Travel News Heathrow’s records busiest month ever, but queues stayed short Last year, nearly 84 million travellers passed through London Heathrow Airport. 11/09/2025
No Comment Peter Salzmann’s 347 km/h wingsuit record shown in new footage Images released this week show Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann setting a new world speed record in August, reaching 347 km/h during a free fall over Switzerland. 03/09/2025
Experiences Sightseeing at speed: Why extreme day trips are an extremely bad idea Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis. 01/09/2025
No Comment SpaceX Starship completes first orbital test before ocean fireball SpaceX’s Starship rocket successfully completed its first orbital test flight on Tuesday after three previous failed attempts, before ending in a fiery splashdown in the Indian Ocean. 27/08/2025
Travel News Plus-size travellers face new costs on this US airline The new rule will take effect the same day the low-cost carrier introduces assigned seats. 26/08/2025
Travel News Thailand plans to give away thousands of free flights to tourists Thailand cut its forecast to 33 million international visitors, down from 39 million at the start of 2025. 22/08/2025