Airport officials said Tuesday that a system outage affecting the Border Force’s immigration gates had caused long waits for passengers arriving in Britain. The issue was resolved early Wednesday.
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A Year’s Worth of Rain Fell in Dubai on a Single Day
The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall in 75 years as a year’s worth of rain fell in Dubai alone, temporarily halting flights. More rain is expected into Wednesday.
Pro-Palestinian Protests Block Golden Gate Bridge and Other U.S. Hubs
The coordinated protests across the United States and around the globe were planned in part to coincide with Tax Day in the United States.
Colombia Becomes Hub for African Migrants Trying to Reach U.S.
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.
Colombia Becomes Hub for African Migrants Trying to Reach U.S.
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.
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.