Typhoon Jangmi hit Japan with strong winds and heavy rain, causing power outages for nearly 60,000 households, evacuation alerts for over 370,000 people, and significant disruptions to businesses and transportation. Major airlines canceled at least 92 international flights.
Typhoon "Jangmi" swept across Japan, causing power outages for nearly 60,000 households, issuing evacuation alerts to over 370,000 people, and disrupting business and transportation. Major airlines canceled at least 92 international flights.
An unannounced strike by Belgian air traffic controllers has led to the cancellation of all departures and arrivals at Brussels and Charleroi airports. The wildcat strike at Skeyes, linked to negotiations over a new digital control center, has affected around 140 flights at Brussels Airport and 100 Ryanair flights, impacting nearly 20,000 passengers.
Typhoon No. 6 is set to cause significant disruptions on August 3rd, with numerous flight cancellations at Haneda Airport and suspensions on JR limited express and some local lines in the Tokyo vicinity. Over 80,000 travelers are expected to be affected by flight cancellations from JAL and ANA.
Moscow and its surrounding region experienced record drone attacks overnight, resulting in at least three deaths and over a dozen injuries. Residential buildings and an oil refinery were damaged, and airport operations faced disruptions. The attacks are seen as potential retaliation following a recent ceasefire.
Prospect of flight cancellations and petrol shortages prompt people to switch from air and road to rail and busThe Middle East crisis, now in its 11th week, has resulted in higher fuel prices for drivers and prompted fears of jet fuel shortages, rising air fares and cancelled flights.Given the uncertain outlook, prospect of higher travel costs and potential disruption, we asked whether people had changed their holiday plans. Continue reading...
The UK government has announced new plans allowing airlines to cancel flights weeks in advance without losing valuable takeoff and landing slots at busy airports, amid concerns over potential fuel shortages. The proposals, requiring legislation, would let carriers merge flights on routes with multiple daily services to save fuel, prioritising holiday flights over business departures. The move comes as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens jet fuel supplies, with the International Energy Agency warning Europe could face shortages by June.
The UK government has announced new plans allowing airlines to cancel flights weeks in advance during fuel shortages without losing takeoff and landing slots at major airports. Ministers have asked UK refineries to maximize jet fuel production and are exploring imports from the US. The move comes amid warnings that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause fuel shortages across Europe by June, as the UK imports about 65% of its jet fuel, much from the Middle East.
Heavy snowfall hit Moscow overnight on Monday, causing over 200 trees to fall and damaging cars and power lines. Several trains and over 50 flights were delayed as a new record snow depth of 12 centimeters was set on April 27. The severe weather, caused by a deep Baltic cyclone north of European Russia, is expected to continue until Tuesday evening, bringing a full month's worth of precipitation within three days.
Hong Kong International Airport expects up to 10% revenue growth this year, positioning itself as an alternative hub amid Middle East tensions, with projected passenger traffic rising to 70 million despite flight disruptions.
Holiday park firms say such bookings are on the rise because of impact of Iran war on aviationHoliday companies have predicted a surge in bookings for UK summer breaks after a jump in interest from Britons fearful of flight cancellations linked to the Iran war.Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet fuel shortages and resulting cancellations by airlines across Europe. Continue reading...
Iran war and EU’s new entry-exit system could lead to travel misery this summer, but there are ways to mitigate itCan Europe avoid a summer of travel chaos?The war in the Middle East has prompted fears that potential shortages of jet fuel could result in flight cancellations this summer and warnings that holidays could be severely disrupted.Airports have said jet fuel could run short within three weeks as a result of supply problems after the strait of Hormuz was effectively closed when war broke out at the end of February. Continue reading...
The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe faces jet fuel shortages and potential flight cancellations within weeks if oil supplies remain blocked through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. Executive Director Fatih Birol said the continent has "maybe six weeks or so of jet fuel left" and called it "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced." Europe could see flight cancellations starting in May, with smaller inland airports most vulnerable. Developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America will suffer most, he said.
