3 h. ago ‘Really a mess’: America’s air traffic control system suffering from years of neglect

Roots of the crisis go back to Reagan but Musk’s Doge team accused of making things worse – can it be fixed?Twice in the past two weeks, communications between air traffic controllers and airplanes at Newark Liberty, one of the US’s busiest airports, have failed – leaving controllers unable to communicate with pilots.The outages have, thankfully, only led to massive delays, not disaster. But they have also once again focused a harsh light on the persistent safety problems at US airports, which handle over 50,000 flights a day. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Flights across America thrown into chaos after another terrifying close call at one of US' busiest airports

After another terrifying power outage at New Jersey 's Newark Airport, airlines and federal officials are reportedly planning to slash flights at the busy travel hub.

Events

6 d. ago Heathrow Airport's stark abandoned terminal travellers haven't seen in a decade

Heathrow is among the world's busiest, let alone the UK's most bustling airport, but travellers go about their journeys without ever realising there's an abandoned terminal sitting among the chaos

Society

8 d. ago Major London airport to face double dose of chaos as strikes pelt half

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's second busiest airport is set to face severe delays and disruptions after union workers have planned to go on strike - and during May half-term - leaving family holidays in limbo

Events

1 week ago New Delta lounge the size of a soccer field opens at world’s busiest airport

The new space is equivalent to about a third of the floor space of the White House

Transport

3 w. ago Easter travel chaos warning as millions of Brits face delays on trains, flights and major roads

Travel misery could sweep the UK this Easter weekend as train services grind to a halt over major engineering works, while strike action is set to cause delays at one of the nation's busiest airports

Events

3 w. ago Canary Island's most popular airport with 13m passengers using it every year

Gran Canaria Airport has been named one of the busiest airports in Spain, becoming a popular holiday destination for many Brits who want to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life.

Politics

4 w. ago Manchester Airport’s two most popular destinations in record

Manchester Airport reported its busiest March on record as it prepares for a bumper April

Politics