Flight disruptions in the Middle East continue after the US attacked Iran for a second night this week. The ceasefire reached between the US and Iran collapsed in July, and the two sides have traded strikes intermittently since. The current situation On Tuesday night, the US claimed it struck dozens of military targets in Iran In […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye3 Sept
Romanian flag carrier TAROM has announced that it will permanently cease to operate flights between its base at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG). The route was set to be suspended over the winter but will now be permanently dropped by TAROM, after 16 years of flights. TAROM’s codesharing […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack3 Sept
Etihad Airways launched a new global brand campaign centred on ambition, human potential and Abu Dhabi’s role as the airline’s home. The launch comes as Etihad expands its route network to over 150 destinations. The new campaign The campaign, called Beyond Borders, marks a new chapter for the airline and includes a long-term investment plan […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye1 Sept
Kenya’s aviation industry workers have ended their strike, which has disrupted flights at the country’s main international and other airports. This was confirmed by transport minister Davis Chirchir and the Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union (KAWU) head Moss Ndiema. Strike resolved, workers to return to work The strike, mostly by air traffic controllers on Sunday and […]
Travel Radar•Jinnie Ye1 Sept
A Loganair flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to City of Derry Airport (LDY) declared a mid‑air emergency on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, after a crack appeared in the cockpit windscreen, prompting a rapid descent and instructions for passengers to adopt the brace position while crossing the Irish Sea. Brace Order Issued Around fifty passengers were […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling1 Sept
A small single‑engine aircraft crashed into the Seldovia Slough on Wednesday afternoon in a fatal Alaska crash that killed all four people on board and led to a lengthy, tide‑delayed recovery operation in the remote coastal community. The incident, involving a light aircraft on approach to one of Alaska’s most isolated airfields, has intensified scrutiny […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling1 Sept
Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 31.5 million passengers during the first half of 2026, down 31.3 percent from the same period in 2025, after regional airspace restrictions linked to the conflict in the Middle East reduced scheduled capacity earlier in the year. Air traffic picked up through the second quarter as airline capacity returned and […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik1 Sept
A walkout by twelve air traffic controllers on Friday led to more than 150 flight cancellations and a five‑hour suspension of scheduled operations at Oslo Airport (OSL) during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. With 95,521 passengers expected on Sunday, the disruption quickly spread across Norway’s aviation network. Oslo Airport Shutdown After […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling30 Aug
Saudia and Garuda Indonesia have strengthened their partnership in a joint agreement that will expand travel opportunities. This partnership aims to enhance connectivity, network integration and passenger experience. Saudia and Garuda Indonesia Expand Network Connectivity On Aug. 27, Saudi Arabia’s national airline Saudia and Indonesia’s Garuda Indonesia announced a Joint Business Framework Agreement, fostering a […]
Travel Radar•Amelia Angelica30 Aug
Heathrow Airport (LHR) is marking the start of a summer getaway with its busiest day of 2026, welcoming 267,000 passengers on July 19, as schools in the UK break up for summer holidays. Heathrow Airport (LHR) has processed more than 7.85 million travellers in July, with people booking their summer getaways to Italy, Spain, Switzerland, […]
Travel Radar•Afia Ali30 Aug
Linda Kitchen, 74, is suing Singapore Airlines (SIA) over the death of her husband, Geoffrey Kitchen, following severe turbulence on their flight. He experienced a fatal heart attack during the turbulence on flight from London to Singapore on May 21, 2024. Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers SIA flight SQ321 was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew […]
Travel Radar•Amelia Angelica30 Aug
Flights have been diverted to Stansted Airport (STN) due to strike action at Norwich Airport (NWI). Passengers have faced substantial delays over the weekend on 22 and 23 August, caused by action short of strike, which begna days before the full walkout, further disruptions as upcoming strikes force complete airport closures. The Incident description Three […]
Travel Radar•Afia Ali30 Aug
A leading online travel service, Fliggy, has announced direct connectivity and a partnership that will enable Ryanair flights to be sold on their platform. Fliggy and customer access Fliggy allows direct access to Ryanair fares across its european network, including popular destinations in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. Fliggy customers are guaranteed […]
Travel Radar•Afia Ali29 Aug
American Airlines is bringing back TV screens for flyers, not just the ones that its passengers bring on board with them, but also access to the seatback screens, which will return once again. A breakdown of the displays to return Seatback displays are set to make a comeback. American Airlines wants its flyers to enjoy […]
Travel Radar•Afia Ali29 Aug
WestJet flight attendants have accepted a new collective agreement with the airline, after they held a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations earlier this month. What does this agreement mean? The agreement, which saw a 90.2% vote in favour of the deal, would boost wages by more than 18% over three years. The WestJet flight […]
Travel Radar•Alice Atherton29 Aug
Operating miles offshore presents challenges that extend far beyond ordinary transportation. Whether supporting offshore energy projects, conducting infrastructure inspections, transferring specialist crews, or delivering time-sensitive equipment, organizations need dependable aviation solutions that can operate safely in demanding environments. Unlike conventional travel, offshore missions require careful coordination, experienced flight crews, and aircraft equipped for operations over […]
Travel Radar•Aurora Welch29 Aug
A large fire has caused damage to 140 cars in a car park located near Crawley, which is commonly used by tourists travelling through London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Many holidaymakers have been impacted by the incident upon returning from holidays. Fire Near Crawley At around 9 p.m. BST on Saturday August 22, a fire broke […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas29 Aug
Emirates will introduce its well-known Premium Economy service on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from Sept. 1 2026 for an elevated travel experience. This will allow travellers from Mauritius more comfort and flexibility when travelling to Dubai and onwards to other destinations throughout the Emirates network. This combines comfort and […]
Travel Radar•Nibras Malik29 Aug
Wildfires are actively burning in multiple locations across continents, including in popular tourist destinations such as Italy and Turkey. With disruption and uncertainty for holidaymakers spreading as fast as the fires themselves, a number of travel agencies have published advice for travellers if their trip is impacted by wildfires. Stressful Situation Wildfires have a devastating […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas29 Aug
An aircraft taking off from London Heathrow Airport narrowly avoided colliding with a drone flying considerably higher than legally allowed. The plane was a passenger jet operated by Virgin Atlantic. A Near-Miss A drone flying above Woking, Surrey, came within 16 feet of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet, almost colliding with the aircraft. Carrying 264 […]
Travel Radar•Melissa Thomas29 Aug