11 h. ago Sunderland end Arsenal’s winning run — and show the rest of the Premier League how to stop them

Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: The top-flight’s disruptor club snatched a point against the league leaders

Politics

40 h. ago Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolutionUS politics live – latest updatesA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, in which air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Passengers face global disruption as flights cut amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of a resolutionA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, where air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flights

Travelers across the U.S. are facing potential chaos as a government shutdown threatens to disrupt flights nationwide

Events

68 h. ago Brits flying to the US warned of disruption as flights to be cut

Air traffic controllers are among the federal workers affected by the government shutdown

Events

3 d. ago Flights from Scots airport CANCELLED & delayed as passengers face travel disruption

FLIGHTS from a Scottish airport have been cancelled and delayed as passengers face travel disruptions throughout today.  Holidaymakers hoping to fly from or to Aberdeen International Airport this morning have been hit with travel chaos as they are left stuck on the tarmac.  The airport is currently facing severe fog with “very poor” visibility occurring...

Transport

3 d. ago Drones shut down Brussels airport overnight with further sightings reported over military airbases – Europe live

Fights resume but disrupted on Wednesday morning with Belgian security council due to meetThe Belgian national security council meeting on drone disruptions has now been confirmed for Thursday morning, Nieuwsblad and De Standaard reported.Brussels airport had to close on Tuesday night after reported drone sightings, disrupting dozens of flights and journeys of thousands of passengers. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

‘There could be travel disruptions, including flight delays and longer queue times,’ says the UK Foreign Office

Politics

8 d. ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks and says Moscow has used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termOver in Lithuania, Vilnius airport had to briefly close again last night after more smuggling balloons were reported, causing further disruption for passengers – just days after the Lithuanian government vowed to do whatever it takes to stop them from coming.The restrictions were in place for around three hours, disrupting several flights; the fifth incident in the last 10 days. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Flight chaos at major airports across the northeast as severe weather triggers closures, delays and ground stops

A wave of severe weather is causing widespread flight disruptions across the Northeast on Thursday.

Society

9 d. ago Why deported migrants get paid up to £3,000 to leave the country

Hadush Kebatu was given money after threatening to disrupt his deportation flight

Economics

9 d. ago Why are deported migrants paid up to £3,000 to leave the country?

Hadush Kebatu was given money after threatening to disrupt his deportation flight

Economics

1 week ago Epping sex offender Hadush Kebatu was given £500 to 'stop him disrupting flight to avoid deportation'

Hadush Kebatu was deported on Tuesday evening after being arrested following a huge manhunt when he was wrongly freed from prison

Economics

1 week ago How UK Airports — London Heathrow, Gatwick, City, and Birmingham — Are Grappling Flight Cancellations, Leaving Passengers Stranded Due to Travel Disruptions: Here is What You Need to Know

How UK Airports — London Heathrow, Gatwick, City, and Birmingham — Are Grappling Flight Cancellations, Leaving Passengers Stranded Due to Travel Disruptions: Here is What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Transport

1 week ago Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

A shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country

Events

2 w. ago Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay

Politics

2 w. ago Passenger fumes at ‘absolutely ridiculous’ decision to turn JetBlue flight around because of ‘disruptive’ man: ‘He was sober’

A witness seated near the so-called ‘disruptive’ JetBlue passenger said the flight attendant overreacted when the man simply asked to change seats

Politics

2 w. ago Liverpool flight delay adds to troubled buildup to Eintracht Frankfurt trip

Technical problems prevents takeoff for several hoursFour-match losing run precedes Champions League gameLiverpool’s preparations for their Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt have been seriously disrupted after the team’s flight was delayed due to technical problems with the plane.Arne Slot and his squad were scheduled to depart Liverpool John Lennon airport at about 4pm on Tuesday after a training session at the club’s base. However, the flight was delayed for more than three hours, leaving Liverpool’s players waiting in the executive lounge throughout that time. Liverpool had to cancel Slot’s customary pre-match press conference and needed to take off in time to land in Germany before Frankfurt airport closed at 11pm German time (10pm BST). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Flight disruption at Manchester Airport as cabin crew due to go on strike

Flights later this month are due to be impacted

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3 w. ago Watch roads on Spanish holiday coast turn to roaring rivers as THOUSANDS evacuated to shelters amid Storm Alice hell

THOUSANDS of people have been forced to evacuate as Storm Alice unleashed torrential rain and flash flooding in Spain. Dramatic footage has emerged from the Tarragona province, showing cars piled up on top of each other in the nearby municipality of Godall. The deluge of water can be seen engulfing cars and sending any item...

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