44 h. ago Storms, cold and delays: More than 80 million Americans face wild weather as Thanksgiving travel season begins

Lake-effect snow and flooding rainfall are some of the trials facing millions of Americans on the move this week

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56 h. ago The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays

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3 d. ago Holiday expert's advice for claiming money back when your flight is delayed

A holiday expert has shared some vital tips that could help you next time you're stuck waiting for your delayed plane, and they could even see you get some money back

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4 d. ago How to claim everything you're entitled to if your flight is delayed

A holiday expert revealed if your flight is delayed by a certain length of time, you could claim more than just monetary compensation - but you need to know your rights

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1 week ago Trump team axes Biden plan that would have paid passengers for flight delays

Airlines have pushed the Trump administration to go further and praised the action to rescind the Biden plan

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1 week ago Republicans are regimented. Democrats are undisciplined. Just look at the shutdown | Robert Reich

Democrats finally had bargaining power and they caved. It’s nothing new – but it’s proof voters must make our demands clearChuck Schumer couldn’t hold his senators together at a time when their unity and toughness were essential. And at a time when they were winning: most of the public was blaming Republicans for the shutdown, and pressure was growing to reopen the government (flight delays were mounting).Does this mean Schumer should go? Yes.Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Guardian US columnist and his newsletter is at robertreich.substack.com. His new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, is out now Continue reading...

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1 week ago Revealed: The UK airport with the worst flight delays in 2025

Using data from the Civil Aviation Authority, we an share the worst major UK airport for delays so far in 2025 - and it's not in London.

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2 w. ago US flight cancellations and delays to get worse even if shutdown ends

As of Tuesday, more than 1,100 flights had been canceled, and more than 540 had been delayedAir travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the US government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rolled out deeper cuts to flights at 40 of the nation’s major airports Tuesday, officials said.The FAA ordered domestic airlines last week to drop 4% of their flights at the airports in question, saying absences and signs of stress among traffic controllers made it imperative to act in the name of public safety. After already canceling more than 7,900 since Friday, the goal for cutting flights is set to rise to 6% on Tuesday – and again to 10% on Friday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Travel chaos as flight cancellations and delays worsen amid government shutdown

US airports are experiencing significant disruption as the shutdown rattles on

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2 w. ago US flight cancellations rise as Sean Duffy warns travel could reduce to a ‘trickle’

Over 2,500 flights cancelled as transportation secretary says flight reductions could reach 20% if shutdown persistsFlight cancellations and delays are set to grow as airline passengers across the United States spent the weekend grappling with those issues at major airports nationwide after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated a 4% reduction in air traffic in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown.If the shutdown continues, the FAA has instructed airlines to cut 6% of flights on Tuesday – and to do the same to 10% by 14 November. The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has warned that flight reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown persists, and on Sunday he predicted a “substantial” number of people in the US would be unable to celebrate the upcoming holidays with their families if the shutdown wasn’t resolved.The Associated Press and Reuters contributed reporting Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mumbai to London Air India’s Flight AI129 Faces Unprecedented Seven

Mumbai to London Air India’s Flight AI129 Faces Unprecedented Seven-Hour Delay Due to Technical Malfunction Leaving Passengers Stranded and Frustrated  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Air India Mumbai to London Heathrow Flight Delayed by 7 Hours

Air India Mumbai to London Heathrow Flight Delayed by 7 Hours  Aviation A2Z

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2 w. ago Couple's advice to delayed passengers after winning Edinburgh flight compensation despite Ryanair knock back

“Emotional rollercoaster” as pair fight for pay out over late Tenerife-Edinburgh flight

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2 w. ago Thousands of flights cancelled across the US amid government shut down – what to do if affected

US airlines are experiencing severe delays and cancellations after the Trump administration ordered flight reductions at major airports across the country. The order was made due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the longest government shutdown in history. As a result, there are expected to be thousands of flight delays and cancellations at...

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2 w. ago Chaos at Delhi airport after system glitch delays over 300 flights

Malfunctioning air traffic control messaging system leaves thousands of passengers stranded at India’s busiest airport

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2 w. ago Travel chaos across UK and Europe as Vueling cancels dozens of flights and delays many more

Many passengers travelling with Spain's largest carrier, Vueling Airlines, have been left stranded and struggling to find alternatives after 17 flight cancellations and 53 delays.

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3 w. ago Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will ‘get worse’ as shut down rumbles on

As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse

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3 w. ago Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark

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3 w. ago Four airlines join together to urge Democrats to fund the government and pay air traffic controllers

CEOs warn that continued shutdown will lead to more delays and flight cancellations – but Democrats insist that dropping their objections would jeopardize the health insurance of millions of Americans

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3 w. 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

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