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.
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Dagestan Riot Against Plane From Israel Was Weeks in the Making
A New York Times analysis of local Telegram channels showed posts falsely claiming Israeli refugees were incoming had been shared long before the antisemitic riot on Oct. 29.
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
How $17.2 Million in Gold and Cash Disappeared From Toronto’s Airport
A lawsuit offers a glimpse into the victim’s view of the April heist, though the case remains unsolved.
Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa Under New Biden Program
The change should make it easier and faster for Israelis seeking to flee the war.
London’s Luton Airport Suspends Flights After Fire in Car Park
A blaze overnight led to a “partial structural collapse” at Car Park 2 at Luton, the fourth-largest airport serving London. By Wednesday morning, the fire was extinguished.
Hamburg Airport Suspends Flights Over Threat to Iranian Plane
All flights were suspended for more than an hour, but after what security officials said was a vigorous search, the airport reopened.
U.K. Flights to Be Disrupted for Days After Air Traffic Control Glitch
The government ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the technical problems, which forced airlines to cancel about 5 percent of the flights in and out of the country on Tuesday as they tried to catch up.
Bangkok Airport Accident: Are Moving Walkways Safe?
A woman in Thailand lost part of her leg after it was caught in an airport walkway this week. The accident has gotten a lot of attention, but such injuries are extremely rare.
Airports With the Worst Records for Cancellations and Delays
If you can, avoiding destinations with the worst records for delays and cancellations may be wise. Or at least time your arrival right.