Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.
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Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.
At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats, but officials say searches found no explosives.
The bomb threats involved two passenger planes bound for Warsaw, a Ryanair flight from London to Spain, and a fourth flight traveling from Israel to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. No explosives were found.
Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say.
Saudi carriers have restored service, but they can’t restore the confidence that international airlines and event organizers need. The longer foreign carriers stay out, the more Riyadh’s events-led Q4 turns into a lost quarter for hotels and for business, sporting and leisure events.
Flights to and from Riyadh have been suspended following deadly Houthi attacks, with several international airlines extending cancellations through October 19. The disruption threatens Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a major global aviation hub, while Delta has postponed its first direct US flights to the Kingdom until March 2027.
Holiday airplane tickets are up more than 23% this year, according to Hopper.
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday launched an investigation into the Israel-bound FlyDubai FZ1073 flight from Dubai in which a copilot allegedly stabbed his captain in an apparent attempt to crash the plane. The UAE’s chief prosecutor said the possibility of a terror link will be probed. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
Tehran filed a UN complaint against US sanctions forcing regional cancellations of Iran flights.
Flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended, following tighter US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry. The move effectively cuts Tehran off from Dubai, one of the region's most important commercial hubs. There are also huge backups near Iran's border with Turkey, as overland shipping routes struggle to fill the gaps. Also in this edition: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hail strong ties between the US and China as they discuss AI, trade and energy.
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
Airspace over the German capital was closed for about 45 minutes after a drone was spotted on the runway. Flights have resumed but are experiencing delays.
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.
Iran official says Baghdad and Muscat airports will not accept Iranian flights from midnight on Wednesday.
More than one million people were under evacuation advisories in Japan early Tuesday and hundreds of flights have been cancelled as Typhoon Dujuan brushed past Tokyo, bringing torrential rains, flooding and landslides to the region.
The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.
FAA halts East Coast flights due to equipment outage, affecting major US airports like JFK, Newark, and Philadelphia.
An FAA equipment problem snarled air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport Monday.
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