Flight Delayed? Here’s What You’re Entitled To in 2026
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Flood Watch In Chicago: Heavy Rain Disrupts O’Hare, Midway Flights
Flooding risk and downpours across Chicago are triggering airport delays and cancellations at O’Hare and Midway. Here’s what travelers should expect and how to plan.
Flightradar24 Flags ‘Major Problems’ at Riyadh Airport After Smoke Report
Flight-tracking data showed heavy delays and cancellations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after reports of smoke near the site and overnight air-raid alerts.
SpiceJet Delays at Delhi Airport Leave Passengers Stranded Again
Fresh SpiceJet disruptions at Delhi’s IGI Airport caused long waits and protests, with Leh, Jammu, and Dubai services among those impacted over multiple days in September.
Smoke And Flames Near Riyadh Airport Trigger Major Flight Disruptions
Smoke and flames reported near King Khalid International Airport as flight-tracking data showed major delays and cancellations, adding to wider travel uncertainty around Riyadh.
Explosions Near Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport Spark Alert, Disrupt Flights
Reports of blasts and smoke near Riyadh’s main airport prompted civil-defense alerts and flight disruptions, with travelers urged to check airline updates as regional tensions intensify.
SpiceJet Delhi to Leh, Jammu Flights Delayed at Delhi Airport
Multiple SpiceJet departures from Delhi to Leh and Jammu ran hours late after an early-morning disruption at Terminal 1, stranding passengers and delaying check-in operations.
Black Smoke, Flames Near Riyadh Airport Disrupt Flights at Major Hub
Reports of smoke and flames near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport coincided with widespread delays and cancellations, as airlines and passengers navigated shifting schedules on September 19.
SpiceJet Passengers Struggle at Delhi Airport Amid Major Flight Delays
Reports indicate widespread SpiceJet disruptions at Delhi’s IGI Airport, with Dubai and domestic services delayed for hours and passenger-rights questions resurfacing for affected travelers.
UK Report: Software Defect Triggered Mass Flight Disruption
A preliminary NATS report says a rare software defect, not operator error, triggered widespread UK airspace disruption on September 8, forcing thousands of cancellations and extended travel knock-on effects.
Smoke Near Riyadh Airport Triggers Flight Delays After Explosions
Heavy smoke was reported near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and phone alerts overnight, with flight-tracking data showing major delays and cancellations across Saturday.
Black Smoke Near Riyadh Airport Triggers Flight Disruptions Amid Houthi Tensions
Black smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport as flight delays and cancellations mounted after overnight aerial-threat alerts amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Millisecond Software Glitch Triggers 2,000+ UK Flight Cancellations
A one-millisecond software defect inside the UK’s air traffic control flight-data system sparked nationwide disruption, leading to more than 2,000 cancellations and days of knock-on delays.
SpiceJet Delays at Delhi Airport Leave Passengers Stranded
Disruptions to SpiceJet operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport triggered long waits and missed connections, raising fresh questions about passenger assistance, rebooking, and India’s delay rules.
Cambodia Travel Advisory: Visitors Urged To Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. has updated its Cambodia advisory to Level 2, citing crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance, with specific high-risk areas near the Thai border and select provinces.