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An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck on LaGuardia Airport’s Runway 4, killing both pilots, injuring dozens, and prompting a shutdown of the airport with hundreds of flights canceled as investigators probe the crash; reopening is expected around 2 p.m. ET.
An Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a Port Authority vehicle on LaGuardia's runway, triggering an FAA ground stop, flight cancellations, and an emergency response as authorities warned of ongoing disruptions and a potential extension of the airport closure.
Scandinavian Airlines will cancel about 1,000 flights in April (with additional March cancellations) due to sharp rises in oil and jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The airline says it’s absorbing some costs but may raise prices if the situation persists, offering rebookings and early notices, with more short‑term cancellations expected after Easter as traffic typically dips.
Winter storms dump snow across the Midwest and push into the East, causing continued flight cancellations and delays as airlines cope with ongoing travel disruptions across the region.
Storms sweeping across the eastern U.S. are driving more flight cancellations and delays, compounding travel chaos already stressed by a partial federal government shutdown that has strained TSA operations and aviation nationwide.
A powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow across Minnesota, triggering dozens of crashes and hundreds of flight cancellations at MSP as blizzard conditions persist. From midnight to 1 p.m. Sunday, the Minnesota State Patrol logged 62 crashes and 295 vehicles off the roads, with eight jackknifed semis and 14 spinouts. MSP reported about 360 departures canceled and 332 arrivals; Rochester International Airport closed until at least 10 a.m. A Blizzard Warning remains in effect through 4 a.m. Monday, and officials urge people to stay home as 4–6 more inches of snow are expected, with possible whiteout conditions. Travel advisories are in place across several Minnesota counties and parts of Wisconsin.
A weekend snowstorm forced mass flight cancellations at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, with 346 arrivals canceled and 381 departures canceled (over 660 total). Heavy snow and 30–50 mph winds disrupted travel statewide; despite the disruptions, 69 departures and 105 arrivals were on time, and MnDOT issued a no-travel advisory for southern Minnesota.
Delta canceled Midwest flights, including at its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of a winter storm and urged customers to rebook at no cost via the Delta app or delta.com; the airline will automatically rebook to the next best itinerary to minimize disruption while prioritizing safety.
A major March snowstorm prompts Gov. Walz to authorize the Minnesota National Guard for potential rescues, with armories placed around the state and snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities. The storm triggers widespread travel disruptions, including hundreds of MSP flight cancellations, a multi-vehicle crash on I-35, business closures, and parking adjustments, while residents are urged to prepare emergency kits and monitor updates.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue Phoenix-to-O’Hare and Phoenix-to-Dulles service starting June 4, canceling affected bookings with refunds available; employees can bid for open positions; the airline will serve the DC area from Baltimore/Washington International and Reagan National instead, while continuing Midway operations; O’Hare operations have been challenging and are tied to FAA discussions on flight reductions.
Delta Air Lines says it will proactively cancel and rebook flights at MSP and other Midwest airports ahead of a heavy weekend snowstorm. Passengers with bookings on March 14–15 may rebook with no change fee or fare difference if the trip begins by March 22; after that date, fare differences may apply. Tickets can also be canceled and the value applied toward a future flight within one year. Other affected airports include Brainerd, Duluth, Hibbing, Rochester and airports in Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, plus smaller communities in South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Airspace closures after strikes on Iran left thousands stranded in the UAE, with many facing mounting hotel bills as they await a path home. The UAE says it will cover hosting and accommodation for affected passengers, but reimbursement details are unclear. Travelers are relying on hotel vouchers, credit cards, and crowdfunding as Emirates and Etihad restart limited flights and others seek refunds amid ongoing disruption.
As clashes and airspace closures ripple through the Middle East, Americans stranded overseas have largely had to chart their own exit—relying on commercial flights, crowdsourced tips, and ground transport—while the State Department reports a first government-chartered repatriation flight and promises more, a mix that critics say amounts to slow, insufficient help amid widespread travel disruptions.
Widening U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran have sparked widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions beyond regional hubs, leaving travelers stranded and scrambling for reroutes—as illustrated by a French doctor in Kuala Lumpur trying to reach Paris through options via India, Turkey, or Ethiopia.
War-related airspace closures across the Middle East have emptied major hubs and forced widespread flight cancellations and reroutes, with governments urging citizens to depart and airlines scrambling to arrange evacuations, refunds, and flexible rebooking as the region’s airspace remains unstable.