Flights at Dublin Airport suspended due to ‘illegal drone activity’
Flights at Dublin Airport (DUB) were temporarily suspended after “illegal drone activity” was detected in the area.Flights were…
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An airport is a complex of runways, buildings, and facilities dedicated to the takeoff, landing, and ground movement of aircraft. Airports serve as vital hubs for commercial aviation, facilitating passenger and cargo transportation on a global scale. They accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and are equipped with air traffic control towers, navigation aids, and ground support infrastructure. Airports play a crucial role in connecting cities, countries, and continents, fostering economic growth and international trade.
‘Frustrated’ passenger claimed bomb on plane after arriving late for flight
A passenger who was denied entry to a flight because boarding closed was arrested by police after claiming…
Japan Airlines Airbus A350 diverts twice due to missed airport curfew
A Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) had to divert twice when…
Qantas to undergo biggest global lounge upgrade incl. flagship lounge in London
Qantas announced that it plans to elevate its passengers’ pre-flight experience by upgrading its network of lounges in…
Passenger caught at Heathrow with over $900,000 of cannabis in his suitcase
A US passenger from California has been jailed after he attempted to smuggle cannabis worth over $900,000 into…
FAA finalizes rule for airports to implement safety management system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized a rule that will require certain airports in the US to…
‘Standstill’ expected at seven German airports due to union strikes on Feb. 17
Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union), a Germany-based trade union, announced that workers will go on strike at…
Heathrow Airport sees busiest start to the year since COVID
Passenger levels at London- Heathrow Airport (LHR) are back to their highest levels since COVID-19 crippled the travel…
Flooding and severe thunderstorms cause delays, diversions at SYD airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is facing flight delays and diversions due to severe thunderstorms and wet weather…
With mass flight delays, are airport lounges in Europe more popular than ever?
In the past, airport lounges were almost all-exclusive domain of business and frequent travellers. But lately, as mass…
Malaysia’s Subang Airport set to be redeveloped into a premium city hub
Malaysia’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as Subang International Airport, is set to be redeveloped…
Up to 80 vehicles ‘stolen’ from meet-and-greet firm at Heathrow Airport
There have been around 80 reports of vehicles going missing at London-Heathrow Airport after they were left in…
Cathay Pacific reopens iconic airport executive lounge in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has reopened its iconic executive business lounge, The Deck, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The lounge…
Turkish airports close after largest earthquake for a decade rocks Turkey, Syria
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and northern Syria during the early hours of February 6, 2023,…
Fire at Houston Airport temporarily grounds United Airlines flights
A fire that broke at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Power restored at LAX airport after outage briefly interrupted operations
Power has been restored in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after most terminals lost power on the afternoon…
Airlines face flight disruptions to/from Paris Orly due to French strike action
Airlines across Europe and Northern Africa are grappling with disruptions to scheduled operations to Paris-Orly (ORY) due to…
UK government announces return of the 80:20 slot rule
Per new regulations published by the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for Transport (DfT), a rule enforced during the…