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Flight cancellations push departures into multi-day waits for travelers
travel8 days ago

Flight cancellations push departures into multi-day waits for travelers

Flight cancellations are forcing travelers to wait days for the next available departure as crowded skies and weather-related disruptions shrink seating options. The Washington Post piece follows a JetBlue flight canceled overnight to Orlando, with rebooking offered for Thursday, illustrating how disruptions are extending trips and wrecking vacation plans. Travelers are urged to monitor alerts, consider alternative routes or carriers, and be aware of broader factors like weather and fuel costs that can affect availability.

via The Washington Post|
#air-travel#airlines#flight-cancellations
France-sized Bavi Downgrades to Tropical Storm After Lashing Eastern China
weather1 month ago

France-sized Bavi Downgrades to Tropical Storm After Lashing Eastern China

Tropical Storm Bavi, downgraded from a typhoon after making landfall in Zhejiang, China, prompted evacuations of nearly two million people and brought heavy rain and winds around 101 km/h. The storm felled trees, flooded streets, and disrupted transport across Zhejiang and Shanghai, with Hangzhou rail services suspended and hundreds of flights cancelled. By Sunday it had moved into Anhui and is forecast to head toward the Yellow Sea, bringing more rain to eastern and northern China in coming days.

via Al Jazeera|
#bavi#china-weather#evacuations
Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain Across Japan From Kyushu to Kanto
weather2 months ago

Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain Across Japan From Kyushu to Kanto

Typhoon Jangmi is forecast to bring heavy rain to western and eastern Japan along the Pacific coast through Wednesday, with warnings of violent winds, storm surges, landslides and flooding. Some areas could see 200–300 mm of rain; airlines have begun canceling flights to Okinawa, and rainfall is expected to accumulate from Monday to Wednesday—with about 100 mm forecast for Okinawa and Amami through Monday, rising to roughly 300 mm in Okinawa, Amami and southern Kyushu by Tuesday, and 200–300 mm in Shikoku and Kansai by Wednesday. The system, the sixth typhoon of the season, was moving north of Okinawa at 20 km/h, with a central pressure of 975 hPa and gusts up to 162 kph.

via Japan Today|
#flight-cancellations#japan#rainfall
Fuel crunch won't shield airlines from EU passenger-compensation rules
business3 months ago

Fuel crunch won't shield airlines from EU passenger-compensation rules

EU Transport Commissioner says jet-fuel shortages do not qualify as extraordinary circumstances under EU passenger rights rules, so airlines must reimburse passengers for trips cancelled this summer; while some carriers have hedged fuel to limit disruption, others like Lufthansa and Aer Lingus have canceled flights; the UK remains under EU rules post-Brexit; amid the fuel crisis, AirAsia announced a $19 billion deal to buy 150 Airbus A220 jets, with potential expansion to 300, boosting Belfast wing production jobs.

via The Guardian|
#airlines#business#eu-law
Delta's Hidden Scheduling Woes Drive Weekend Flight Cancellations
business3 months ago

Delta's Hidden Scheduling Woes Drive Weekend Flight Cancellations

Delta canceled about 500 flights over the weekend, far more than American and United, due to crew scheduling issues. An internal memo shows pilots’ acceptance of extra trips collapsed to 2% from about 37% year over year, and reveals Delta relies on a complex 23.M.7 system to fill gaps, used 10–15 times more than last year, contributing to inefficiency. The airline is renegotiating its pilot contract, increasing reserves and hiring, and affected travelers can be rebooked at no extra cost and may receive compensation.

via Business Insider|
#23m7#business#crew-scheduling
Spirit Airlines abruptly collapses, halting all operations after bailout failure
business3 months ago

Spirit Airlines abruptly collapses, halting all operations after bailout failure

Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down operations after failing to secure a $500 million federal bailout, canceling about 277 Saturday flights and leaving more than 17,000 employees out of work; refunds will be handled by third parties and there is no Spirit assistance for rebooking, while other carriers offer rescue fares to stranded travelers as the industry faces ongoing financial pressures and fallout from a blocked merger.

via New York Post|
#airline-industry#bailout#bankruptcy
SAS to Cancel Roughly 1,000 April Flights as Fuel Costs Jump
business5 months ago

SAS to Cancel Roughly 1,000 April Flights as Fuel Costs Jump

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.

via New York Post|
#april-flights#business#flight-cancellations
Winter Storm Grinds Minnesota Travel as Crashes and Cancellations Surge
local5 months ago

Winter Storm Grinds Minnesota Travel as Crashes and Cancellations Surge

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.

via kare11.com|
#flight-cancellations#local#mn-weather