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Nearly 4,900 flights cancelled in 24 hours in US due to deadly winter storm

Since the storm began on December 22, nearly 20,000 flights have been cancelled across the US, according to flight tracking service FlightAware

Southwest Airlines cancels more flights, draws federal investigation

Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again Tuesday in the aftermath of the massive winter storm that wrecked Christmas travel plans across the US, and the federal government said it would investigate why the company lagged so far behind other carriers. A day after most US airlines had recovered from the storm, Southwest called off about 2,600 more flights on the East Coast by late afternoon. Those flights accounted for more than 80% of the 3,000 trips that got canceled nationwide Tuesday, according to tracking service FlightAware. And the chaos seemed certain to continue. The airline also scrubbed 2,500 flights for Wednesday and nearly 1,400 for Thursday as it tried to restore order to its mangled schedule. At airports with major Southwest operations, customers stood in long lines hoping to find a seat on another flight. They described waiting hours on hold for help, only to be cut off. Some tried to rent cars to get to their destinations sooner. Others found spots to ..

Passengers to get full refund when downgraded from higher cabin: DGCA

Regulator's rules do not say what compensation an airline needs to give to a passenger affected by ticket downgrade

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

The move to limit passengers comes as Heathrow Airport struggles to cope with a surge in passenger traffic

2 AirAsia planes flying on Delhi-Srinagar route face technical snag, return

AirAsia India's two A320 aircraft, which were heading from Delhi to Srinagar, returned to national capital as they faced technical snags mid-air within a span of approximately six hours on Saturday. The Delhi-Srinagar flight I5-712, which was being operated on A320 aircraft with registration number VT-APJ, took off from the Delhi airport at around 11.55 AM, a passenger who was on this flight told PTI. After the plane was mid-air for about half an hour, the pilot announced that the aircraft (VT-APJ) is facing a technical snag, the passenger stated. VT-APJ aircraft safely returned to Delhi airport at around 1.45 PM with all the passengers, the passenger stated. Another A320 aircraft with registration number VT-RED was arranged by the airline to conduct the I5-712 flight so that the stranded passengers could be taken to Srinagar, the passenger said. Some time after the second plane took off, the pilot announced that this aircraft (VT-RED) too has developed a technical snag and it wil

Germany's Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights due to staff shortages

The canceled flights, which were due to take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, represent about 5% of the airline's typical weekend capacity.

Cyclone Asani impact: All flights cancelled at Andhra's Vizag airport

All the flights in and out of this coastal city in Andhra Pradesh were cancelled

Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights along West Coast as pilots picket

Dozens of flights along the West Coast were canceled Friday as Alaska Airlines pilots picketed during an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline that have lasted nearly three years.

US airlines say China blocking flights' entry amid Covid-19 restrictions

US airlines say China has blocked more than a dozen recent and future flights from entering the country, which has been tightening already-strict Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Snowfall hits traffic at Kashmir airport, at least 10 flights cancelled

At least 10 flights were cancelled and several delayed on Saturday as air traffic between Kashmir and the rest of the country was affected due to low visibility and inclement weather

US: Thousands of flights cancelled, delayed at start of workweek

A winter storm that hit the mid-Atlantic on Monday combined with pandemic-caused shortages of airline workers to push flight cancellations to a holiday-season high

Airlines grapple with Omicron-related disruptions to start off 2022

Spread of the Omicron variant has led to a sharp increase in Covid-19 infections, forcing airlines to cancel flights as pilots and crew quarantine

Covid-19: Widespread flight cancellations continue as Omicron spreads

More than 850 flights were cancelled by midday Wednesday and that number has ticked higher throughout the day

Some 3,000 flights cancelled, 11,500 delayed worldwide on Tuesday: Tracker

Amid the global surge of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, almost 3,000 flights have been cancelled and more than 11,500 flights have been delayed worldwide on Tuesday.A total of 2,969 flight cancellations and 11,512 flight delays worldwide on Tuesday, with 1,172 of the cancellations and 5,458 of the delays occurring within, into, or out of the US, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.Earlier on Monday, Flightradar24 data showed that 12,528 delayed flights and 2,959 cancelled flights were reported with airlines and airports in the US, accounting for nearly half of all delays and cancellations worldwide.Similarly, air travellers in the US continued to face flight disruptions, with 2,513 flights cancelled on Sunday and 2,850 on Saturday due to staff members calling in sick.Amid the Holidays celebrations during the Christmas weekend, the US on Tuesday set a single-day record of new COVID-19 infections, with 441,278 new cases.The seven-day moving average is now more than ...

Arrivals at Chennai Airport suspended till 6 pm due to severe rain

Arrival of flights here is suspended till evening in view of showers and heavy winds though departures would continue, authorities here said on Thursday. "Due to severe rains and heavy cross winds, arrivals at #AAI Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 1315 hrs to 1800 hrs, today. Departures will continue. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and severity of wind," the Chennai Airport tweeted. In another tweet, the metropolis airport regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers due to severe weather conditions. "Passengers are requested to contact concerned airline(s) for any updates regarding schedules. @AAI_Official.

Suspension of scheduled int'l passenger flights extended till Oct 31

The suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the aviation regulator

49 flights cancelled in Japan over typhoon Chanthu: Reports

The typhoon Chanthu has hit Japan, leaving at least five people injured and 49 flights cancelled, media reported on Saturday.The flights were cancelled in the southwestern regions of Japan on the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu, according to the NHK News broadcaster.The typhoon resulted in the injuries of people in the prefectures of Nagasaki, Fukuoka and Saga.Chanthu is currently moving to the east over the central part of the Pacific coast of Japan. The wind gusts in the typhoon reach the speed of 30 meters per second (67 miles per hour).

UAE bans IndiGo flights till Aug 24 over Covid test rule for passengers

According to sources, the suspension came into effect from Tuesday for carrying passengers who had not undergone a rapid-PCR test at the departure airport

Shanghai cancels flights as China braces for Typhoon In-fa

Shanghai's two international airports cancelled all flights and authorities banned outdoor activities Sunday as eastern China braced for the arrival of Typhoon In-fa.

Oman suspends flights from 24 countries, including India, Pakistan

Oman on Wednesday reported 1,675 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 280,235.