48 m. ago Brits urged 'check with provider' as Foreign Office issues package holiday alert

Some operators have 'paused or cancelled' flights and package holidays to this popular destination

Events

4 h. ago What to do if your flight is cancelled and how to get a refund, according to an expert

Sometimes plans fall apart when travelling - luggage can become lost, hotels can mix up bookings and flights can be cancelled. Here's what to do when things go wrong.

Politics

14 h. ago Airlines warn flight disruptions to continue even after government shutdown ends: Live updates

More than 1,200 flights were canceled so far on Tuesday

Events

14 h. ago Family quoted £20,000 for four tickets to Dubai in half term

Adam Smith (pictured with son Jude, seven) and his family ended up missing out on a night in Dubai after British Airways cancelled their flights.

Economics

20 h. ago The number of Americans skipping Thanksgiving due to travel chaos

Sunday saw the single worst day for flight disruptions since the government shutdown began

Events

22 h. ago Cancellations and delays expected as US rolls out deeper cuts to flights

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...

Politics

22 h. 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...

Events

31 h. ago Shutdown to leave mark on US economy from lost paychecks, canceled flights

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy

Economics

44 h. ago How fast will airports and flight schedules get back to normal after government shutdown ends?

Sunday marked the worst day for air travel yet amid the ongoing shutdown, with nearly 3,000 canceled flights nationwide

Politics

49 h. ago Travel chaos as flight cancellations and delays worsen amid government shutdown

US airports are experiencing significant disruption as the shutdown rattles on

Events

68 h. 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...

Events

3 d. ago Nearly 1,500 flights canceled on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown

Charlotte, North Carolina, has the most cancellations – at 120 – as industry experts say other sectors might also feel effectsUS airlines canceled 1,460 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) order to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown.So far, the slowdown at many of the nation’s busiest airports hasn’t caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by what is now the nation’s longest federal shutdown. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Over 1,500 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA has plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

3 d. ago Over 1,000 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

3 d. ago Over 1,000 flights canceled and 5,000 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

3 d. ago Over 1,00 flights canceled and 5,000 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers

The FAA already reduced flights by 4 percent Friday, with plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days

Transport

3 d. ago More than 1,000 flights canceled on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown

Charlotte, North Carolina, has the most cancellations – at 120 – as industry experts say other sectors might also feel effectsUS airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown.So far, the slowdown at many of the nation’s busiest airports hasn’t caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by what is now the nation’s longest federal shutdown. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Travel hellscape as shutdown causes ground stops in Chicago and flights are canceled nationwide

The FAA's website states the ground stop began at 11.24am and was expected to remain until 12.45pm, because delays were averaging 15 minutes and steadily increasing.

Events

3 d. ago What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA's flight cancellations

Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities

Transport

4 d. ago What to know about the flight cancellations at US airports caused by the government shutdown

Hundreds of flights at the busiest airports in the U.S. are being scratched this weekend

Politics