Colombia’s main airport has become a hub for migrants heading to the U.S. in greater numbers. Some have been stranded for weeks, or forcibly turned back.
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Airport Security Screeners in Germany Go on Strike, Grounding Flights
An estimated 200,000 passengers were expected to be affected by the action at 11 major airports, the latest show of labor unrest in the country.
Storm Isha Diverts Dozens of Flights From England and Ireland
Ferocious winds forced pilots to abort landings and divert passengers hundreds of miles from their original destinations.
Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain Ground Hundreds of Flights in Germany
About 700 flights were canceled on Wednesday at Germany’s largest airport because of severe weather. Departures resumed later in the day.
A Swedish Teenager Was on Japan Airlines Flight 516. Here’s His Story.
Anton Deibe, 17, and his family were flying into Tokyo when their plane collided with a Coast Guard aircraft.
5 Killed After Japan Airlines Plane Collision at Tokyo Airport
Japan Airlines said all 367 passengers and 12 crew members had safely evacuated the jet. But five crew members on a Japanese Coast Guard plane that collided with it were killed.
Canadian Town Hosts Passengers From Diverted Delta Flight
The flight was forced to land because of a “mechanical issue,” the company said, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations After Major Snowfall
Heavy snow in Southern Germany on Saturday prompted authorities to shut the airport and rail station. Service at both remained limited on Sunday.
Armed Standoff at Hamburg Airport Ends Peacefully After Nearly 18 Hours
The police arrested a man who had driven with his 4-year-old daughter onto the tarmac, shutting down flights. They said the child appeared unharmed.
Why the Atlantic Jet Stream Is Helping Some Flights Arrive Early
Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule.