5 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

16 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

22 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

24 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

50 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

69 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 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 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

4 d. ago Flight cancellations update: Airlines warn record 31 million holiday travelers face a perfect storm of disruptions

Trump administration reduces flights at 40 major airports during ongoing government shutdown

Events

5 d. 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...

Politics

5 d. 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.

Events

5 d. ago Major flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown

By late Thursday over 800 flights within and in and out of the U.S. had already been canceled for Friday

Politics

5 d. ago Flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown: Live updates

More than 650 flights within, into or out of the U.S. have been canceled for Friday

Politics

5 d. ago Flight cancellations start to soar as airports comply with cuts over government shutdown

By Thursday afternoon there had already been over 150 cancellations within and in and out of the U.S.

Politics

5 d. ago What are your rights if your flight gets canceled during government shutdown?

As the longest-ever government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary predicted ‘more significant disruptions’

Politics

5 d. ago What are your rights if your flight gets cancelled during government shutdown?

As the longest-ever government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary predicted ‘more significant disruptions’

Politics

9 d. 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

Society

1 week 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

Politics