Venezuela’s main international airport is beginning to welcome commercial flights again, nearly 10 weeks after two earthquakes forced it to shut down. Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), located near Caracas, has partially resumed operations, but travelers returning to the airport will find something very different from the terminal they left behind; part of the airport’s temporary […]
Travel Radar•Maria Facio9 Sept
Hanjin Group affiliates Korean Air and Hanjin Corporation have partnered to provide emergency relief supplies and transport support to areas in Nepal affected by the severe flooding that occurred from Aug. 26. Following severe infrastructure damage, the Nepalese government will distribute the goods to displaced residents, hospitals and rescue sites. Sudden flash floods The British Red Cross […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel9 Sept
Deutsche Bahn has restored a direct high-speed rail connection to Brussels Airport, with the first ICE train from Cologne arriving on Sept. 7, 2026. The service marks the return of international high-speed rail to Brussels Airport for the first time since 2015. It also allows passengers travelling from western Germany to combine their train and […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu9 Sept
Austrian Airlines has launched high-speed Starlink internet on board its first aircraft, with a brand-new Airbus A320neo completing its first scheduled flight to Porto (OPO) on Sept. 7, 2026. The aircraft, registered as OE-LXF, is the first in the Austrian Airlines fleet to feature Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi powered by Starlink. The service is designed to […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu9 Sept
Air Canada has announced a planned expansion of its global services with the addition of five new international destinations and new routes. The new schedules will commence from May 2027 and are part of the airline’s wider long-term growth strategy. New routes Air Canada is extending its reach to mainland China by adding a third […]
Travel Radar•Kate Angel8 Sept
A technical failure in the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system disrupted hundreds of flights Tuesday, Sept. 8, affecting major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted. The National Air Traffic Service (NATS), the country’s air navigation services provider, later said it had identified the problem and implemented a fix, but warned that the recovery […]
Travel Radar•Maria Facio8 SeptThe Malaysian Minister of Transport (MOT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) have taken steps to strengthen aviation personnel security checks following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot who was found to be linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate. The proposed measures include increased police presence at international airports and more […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis8 Sept
Allegiant Air will launch two new year-round routes between Flint (FNT) and Orlando and Fort Myers in Florida in February 2027. This expansion will enable passengers from the central part of Michigan to directly reach the other two Florida airports, while increasing the frequency of the airline’s existing two routes. The New Routes Connect Orlando […]
Travel Radar•Ruby Zhang8 Sept
Southwest Airlines is preparing to open its first airport lounges as part of a larger initiative to expand its premium travel offering and strengthen its Rapid Rewards loyalty programme. The airline announced that the first lounges will be located at four major airports. These facilities are expected to be operational by the end of 2027. […]
Travel Radar•Ruby Zhang8 Sept
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted on late Sept. 4, sending ash and plumes across Java and Sumatra. Volcanic ash was detected at the airport on Sept. 6, prompting flight suspensions across eight airports in Indonesia, including the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta. Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights Eruptive activity from Mount Anak Krakatau has raised […]
Travel Radar•Amelia Angelica8 Sept
Air Canada has introduced a new policy that allows passengers to carry up to three eligible assistive items for free. This policy covers personal assistive devices, assistive exercise equipment, and equipment used to assist patients in transfer, aiming to provide clearer travel arrangements for passengers with disabilities. What Does the New Policy Cover? Passengers can […]
Travel Radar•Ruby Zhang8 Sept
Malaysia Airlines flight, travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, made an emergency landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA) on Monday after facing a technical issue with one of its engines. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, was carrying 186 passengers when it diverted. Emergency landing at MAA Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials said the flight […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye8 Sept
An Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport (MIA) killing five people and injuring a further five. The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. local time on Sept. 6 and brought operations at MIA to a halt, causing severe delays and cancellations across hundreds of flights due to be departing or arriving at […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis7 Sept
Qantas flight QF122 was flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), after flames were seen coming from its left engine. The aircraft diverted to Christchurch Airport (CHC) on Saturday afternoon. Flames Seen From Left Engine According to AirNav Radar, the plane departed from Queenstown about 4:05 p.m., after being delayed for […]
Travel Radar•Amelia Angelica7 Sept
The incident began following a trackside grass fire that caused delays and cancellations on the rail line to and from Heathrow Airport (LHR). The major disruption began Saturday, Sept. 5, and left passengers stranded at platforms between London Paddington Station, Heathrow, and Reading. Grass fire According to London Fire Brigade, the fire was caused by […]
Travel Radar•Maia Vinton7 Sept
A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed shortly after take-off during Athens Flying week on Saturday Sep. 5, killing both pilots and prompting the immediate cancellation of the airshow. The jet went down seconds into a low‑altitude departure from Tanagra Air Base, forcing authorities to stop the event and deploy emergency crews to the crash […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling6 Sept
A small single-engine Gruman AA-5 aircraft crashed into a residential area in Fresno, California in the afternoon of Saturday Sep. 5, killing two children and injuring two adults. The aircraft went down less than ten minutes after take-off from Sierra Sky Park Airport, prompting emergency service response and a federal investigation. Emergency Response Emergency crews […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling6 Sept
Airlines still using Russian airspace have been warned by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russian airspace is increasingly unsafe for civilian aviation. The Ukrainian president stated that Russian airspace was effectively closed due to the increased presence of attack drones in the airspace. Airlines continuing to use Russian airspace are facing mounting pressure to reconsider […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis6 Sept
This year, UK airports have seen an increase in passenger traffic, while punctuality appears to have slowed somewhat. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently produced a new report which depicts a steady yearly growth in airport travellers across all of the UK. Airports report slower punctuality The CAA’s new report, released Aug. 26, shows […]
Travel Radar•Maia Vinton6 Sept
It has ben reported that Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration earlier this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) heavily fined aviation manufacturing giant Boeing after the company committed a series of safety violations, including actions that caused Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air emergency in 2024. Hefty Fine In […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas6 Sept