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US shutdown: Flight delays reported across major airports; pilots manage operations without controllers

Flight delays continued across the United States for a second straight day on Tuesday, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that staffing shortages linked to the ongoing government shutdown are disrupting operations nationwide.The shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused widespread delays and cancellations, affecting travelers across the country. Govt Shutdown Pain Explodes: […]

US shutdown: Burbank Airport unmanned for hours; ground delays expected at major US airports

Representative photo (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport in California will be without air traffic controllers for several hours on Monday evening, as the government shutdown leaves many airport staff working without pay.The staffing shortage was scheduled to begin at 4.15 pm and continue until approximately 10.00 pm (local time).Air traffic […]

‘Hybrid attacks’: What Denmark revealed about drone & disruption at airports; Russia denies involvement

Denmark said Thursday that drone flights over multiple airports this week were part of “hybrid attacks” aimed at spreading fear and disrupting the country, prompting authorities to consider new security measures and closer coordination with NATO allies. Russia firmly denied involvement, calling the incidents a “staged provocation.”Authorities confirmed that unidentified drones were seen over several […]

Telecom outage at Dallas airports: 430 flights cancelled, hundreds delayed – All you need to know

Representative Image (AI) Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) faced major disruptions Friday afternoon after a telecommunications outage caused Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers to lose radar and phone communications. According to FlightAware data, the technical issue led to over 430 flight cancellations and around 580 delays at DFW, along […]

Airports, farmhouse, tollbooths: Puja Khedkar’s family ‘vanishes’ after ‘abduction’ of truck driver | Navi Mumbai News

Photo of Trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar’s (L) mother brandishes gun and threatens farmers NEW DELHI: Police in Maharashtra are searching for members of the family of dismissed IAS probationer Puja Khedkar after her father and his driver allegedly abducted a truck helper in a road rage incident near Navi Mumbai. The victim, Prahlad Kumar, […]

Are UAE airports rejecting passengers over minor passport damage? Here’s why this matters for your travel plans | World News

Even a tiny tear or water stain on your passport can lead UAE airlines and immigration to refuse boarding, despite a valid visa/ Representative Image Travellers flying from the UAE are being warned: even a slightly worn passport can now stop you from boarding. As immigration and airline checks tighten, minor wear and tear, such […]

US makes major visa announcement for Gazans; Laura Loomer claimed Palestinian refugees flooding airports

US announces halting all visitors’ visa from Gaza. The State Department made a major announcement of halting all visitor visas for people from Gaza for the time being, as it conducts a full and thorough review of the “process and procedures” used to issue medial-humanitarian visas in recent days. “All visitor visas for individuals from […]

UAE 2025 travel alert: Banned items in hand luggage at Dubai and Sharjah airports | World News

What you can and cannot carry on board/Representative Image Travellers flying through Dubai and Sharjah airports must adhere to strict regulations regarding banned and restricted items in their hand luggage. These rules are enforced rigorously to ensure passenger safety, comply with international aviation standards, and facilitate smooth security checks. Understanding what you can and cannot […]

Cyber attack? United Airlines grounds flights at US airports; hundreds of flights affected

United Airlines temporarily grounded all of its mainline flights on Wednesday evening due to a technical issue, the carrier confirmed. Mainline operations refer to flights run directly by United using its aircraft and crew, including Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777, and 787 jets, along with Airbus A319 and A320 models, reports Fox News. “Due to […]

Removing shoes at US airports may soon be a thing of past

‘A long-overdue policy’ (AP photo) Travellers at some airports, including LaGuardia in New York City, may no longer need to undergo one of the most loathed requirements of security screening. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the transportation security administration (TSA) is letting people keep their shoes on.In recent days, TSA began dropping […]