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Munich Airport briefly closed its runways after reports of a possible drone sighting; authorities coordinated with air traffic control, and flights resumed about an hour later once emergency services found no threat to the public.
AeroRoutes’ Week 12 update (as of 11JAN26) notes that Canadian carriers are gradually suspending Cuba service from mid-February through late April 2026 due to aviation fuel shortages. Air Canada, Air Transat, and WestJet (including Sunwing routes) have published numerous Cuba itineraries from Canadian hubs (e.g., Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Quebec City) to Varadero, Cayo Coco, Holguin, Santa Clara, Havana, and other destinations, with frequencies based on OAG schedules as of 11JAN26.
Air Canada has suspended its four Cuba destinations from Toronto and Montreal due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island, with a NOTAM indicating no jet fuel will be available at Cuban airports until at least 11 March; about 3,000 customers in Cuba will be repatriated in coming days. The crisis stems from Cuba's reliance on Venezuelan oil amid US sanctions, and while WestJet and Air Transat have not yet paused Cuba service, Air Canada will monitor the situation and restart flights when feasible.
Greek airports suspended all flights due to radio frequency problems, leading to widespread delays and diversions, with authorities investigating the cause and Greek airspace largely closed for safety.
Alaska Airlines resumed operations after a three-hour IT outage caused a temporary grounding of all flights, with residual impacts expected; the cause of the outage remains unclear amid broader cybersecurity concerns in the aviation sector.
Global airlines are suspending or reducing flights in the Middle East due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and US military strikes, affecting routes across Europe, North America, and Asia, with airlines like British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, and others adjusting their schedules amid heightened tensions.
Several airlines, including Spirit Airlines, have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince. The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, where it landed safely, with only a flight attendant sustaining minor injuries. This incident marks the second time in three weeks that aircraft have been targeted over the Haitian capital, amid a deepening political crisis and gang control in the country. The security situation has led to increased caution among airlines operating in the region.
Charleston International Airport temporarily suspended commercial flights after a helicopter belonging to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office crashed. The pilot, who was the only person onboard, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The extent of delayed arrivals and departures is displayed on flight status monitors inside the airport.
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupted on Sunday, spewing ash on Catania, Sicily's largest city, and causing the suspension of flights at the local airport. The eruption was accompanied by loud booms and increased tremor activity, and ashfall was reported in Catania and nearby towns. No injuries were reported, but the Civil Protection agency had warned of possible sudden variations in Etna's activity due to increased volcanic activity.
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupted on Sunday, causing ashfall on Catania and forcing the suspension of flights at the city's airport. No injuries were reported. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology noted an increase in tremor activity in recent days. Italy's Civil Protection agency had warned of sudden variations in Etna's activity due to increased volcanic activity.