26 h. ago Bear on runway at Japanese airport causes travel chaos as flights cancelled

A bear on the loose on the runway of a Japanese airport resulted in delayed flights as staff tried to shoo the animal away.

Transport

26 h. ago ‘We’re in a stalemate’: Bear evades capture on airport runway as flights cancelled

The bear caused around 12 flights to be axed at the airport as staff tried to chase the animal off the runway

Transport

45 h. ago Runaway bear in runway ‘stalemate’ with Japanese airport officials

A dozen flights cancelled at Yamagata airport as attempts to chase furry trespasser away continueAuthorities at a Japanese airport are locked in a “stalemate” with a black bear which has been roaming the runway despite attempts to chase it off, forcing air traffic controllers to cancel a dozen flights.The bear first appeared at northern Yamagata airport in the early hours of Thursday, and officials immediately shut operations down, causing delays. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Airport chaos as EU strikes begin with 3 UK hubs affected and Brits 'stranded'

Up to 12,600 Brits could be left 'stranded' after a huge staff strike has forced two major airports to suspend all outbound flights for the day - resulting in a 'near-total shutdown' of the hubs

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3 d. ago Katie Price flaunts her assets in a hot pink bikini on the beach in Dubai just one day after British Airways cancelled flights there amid Middle East strikes

The former glamour model, 47, jetted off on holiday to the United Arab Emirates on Monday and enjoyed some solo sun-bathing.

Society

4 d. ago How safe is YOUR summer holiday? As bombs fly in the Middle East and flights are cancelled around the world, read our ultimate guide to the travel hotspots at risk

Unrest in the Middle East this week has caused great confusion among many holidaymakers - but it's still safe to visit most popular destinations.

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4 d. ago The war ruined my holiday! Influencers and holidaymakers complain missile barrage has left them stranded at airports

Doha's Hamad International Airport shut for eight hours from yesterday evening, prompting airlines to rush to cancel their flights.

Events

4 d. ago Is it safe to travel to Qatar? Your rights after the airspace reopens following Iran strikes

Thousands of passengers have had their flights cancelled or diverted mid-flight amid missile strikes in Qatar

Events

4 d. ago What Qatar airspace closure means for holidays as airlines cancel flights

Qatar on Monday closed its airspace and the U.S. and U.K. urged their citizens to shelter in place there after a missile attack by Iran on the U.S. forces at the country's Al Udeid Air Base.

Politics

4 d. ago All flights suspended and cancelled listed as airlines axe routes despite Trump's 'ceasefire'

For the latest updates on the planes that have been cancelled, diverted, or suspended, read our round-up on all the planned flights that have been affected by the conflict.

Politics

4 d. ago US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations

The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally

Events

4 d. ago Qatar confirms flights cancelled in its airspace as planes diverted amid WW3 fears

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Politics

4 d. ago Airline cancels all flights to and from some major destinations due to conflict

Several major airlines across the globe have pulled services taking travellers to major holiday hotspots across the Middle East due to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran

Events

5 d. ago Emirates full statement after airlines cancel flights to Dubai

Emirates has announced it has ‘temporarily suspended' flights to two destinations following US missile strikes on Iran

Politics

5 d. ago Holiday warning to Brits as flights to hotspots including Dubai cancelled after Iran strikes

British Airways has cancelled flights to Dubai and Doha until Tuesday because of 'safety concerns'

Events

5 d. ago IMF chief warns of broader risks from US strikes on Iran, after oil hits five

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsPrice of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping routeThe UK stock market has dropped at the start of trading, as traders weigh up the situation in the Middle East.Airline shares are down, with easyJet (-2.1%) and British Airways parent company IAG (-2.2%) leading the fallers on the FTSE 100 share index. Higher oil prices push up their costs, and the crisis could also force airlines to cancel flights to the region. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Warning to Brits as flights AXED to hotspots including Dubai after Donald Trump bombs Iran

Brits flying to Doha and Dubai from a major London Airport have been hit with major travel disruptions as British Airways has cancelled flights to the region amid Trump's strikes on Iran

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5 d. ago BA and Singapore Airlines cancel Dubai flights after US bombs Iran

More than 150 carriers have diverted or suspended flights

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5 d. ago Flights from London to Doha and Dubai cancelled after US bombs Iran

It comes after a British Airways (BA) flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was diverted to Zurich on Saturday night.

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6 d. ago British Airways Gulf flights cancelled and diverted after Trump strikes Iran and tension mounts

Exclusive: BA Heathrow-Dubai flight flew 5,000 miles and ended up just 500 miles from its starting point

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