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Aer Lingus will close its Manchester long haul base by March 31 2026, ending direct flights to New York, Orlando and Barbados and forcing thousands of UK travelers to reroute.
China flight chaos deepens as more than 1,000 delays and dozens of cancellations hit Shanghai, Beijing, Zhengzhou and other hubs, with winter weather and staffing strains disrupting business and Lunar New Year travel plans.
Winter Storm Fern’s fallout continues disrupting US air travel, with over 1,500 flights delayed or canceled at major hubs and travelers facing long lines, scarce seats, and mounting out of pocket costs.
Condor’s new year-round Frankfurt–Cairo A320 service starting May 7, 2026 boosts capacity, competition and one-stop connectivity for German, American and international travelers heading to Egypt’s capital.
Asian airports are reviving Covid-era health checks for arrivals from India after new Nipah cases in West Bengal, meaning extra screening, forms and brief delays but no broad travel bans yet.
Japan flight disruption: 20 ANA Wings and Japan Air Commuter cancellations hit Osaka and Sapporo hubs, stranding winter travelers and underscoring fragile domestic schedules; learn impacts, rebooking tips, and backup options.
Germany’s sharpened travel warning over Minneapolis protest shootings urges German visitors to major U.S. cities to avoid demonstrations, monitor local security updates and reconsider itineraries near immigration enforcement hotspots.
Amsterdam Schiphol faces fresh turbulence as January 28 brings 25 flight cancellations, over 100 delays and lingering winter weather fallout, disrupting KLM, partner airlines and key European and transatlantic connections.
Delta, Air Europa, IndiGo and Air China Cargo are turbocharging global premium travel, pouring billions into Airbus A330neo and A350 jets that promise quieter cabins, lower emissions and new nonstop routes.
New 2026 U.S. advisories grouping Mexico with Venezuela, Iran, Ghana, Liberia, Colombia and Bangladesh signal a sharper global risk map, reshaping winter travel plans, airline routes and insurance decisions worldwide.
February transport strikes in Spain, Italy and New Zealand threaten Valentine’s Day city breaks and ski trips, with rail crashes, airline walkouts and airport disruption forcing travellers to rethink routes, timings and protection.
