Flight delays and cancellations over the holiday weekend have left thousands of passengers stranded. Here’s a look at a few other notable episodes like it in recent memory.
Tag: Delays (Transportation)
U.K. Train Strikes Bring More Summer Disruptions
Travelers resigned themselves to additional days of struggles as workers seeking higher pay walked out, a day after Britain reported its highest inflation rate in decades.
Toronto’s Pearson Airport Struggles With Flight Delays
Airports around the world are struggling to keep pace with the summer travel boom.
Passengers Sigh as Heathrow Caps Numbers to Head Off ‘Airmageddon’
After two years of pandemic-enforced staycations, demand for travel has come roaring back in Europe, and airports are finding it impossible to keep up.
Random Virus Testing for Passengers Arriving in Canada Restarts at Major Airports
The country’s mandatory testing program was paused last month as the government worked to shift the testing out of Canada’s busy airport terminals.
What to Know About Flight Delays and Cancellations This Summer
Going into the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 13 million people expected to fly on U.S. carriers, we look at the numbers behind the delays and cancellations and see what lessons can be learned.
Climate Protesters in Australia Face Harsh New Penalties
As of April, people in New South Wales who disrupt business activities can face up to two years in prison. Some climate activists say this law is aimed at them.
How Travelers to Europe Can Deal With the Summer’s Chaos
Hours in security lines. Canceled flights. Lost baggage. Here’s a look at how you could be affected by travel disruptions this summer and tips on how to prepare.
At Dublin Airport, Staff Shortages Lead to Travel Chaos
More than 1,000 passengers missed flights there in a day, part of a spate of similar difficulties across Europe as demand for travel surges.
As Omicron Overshadows Christmas, Thousands of Flights Are Canceled
Travelers had hoped this holiday season would represent a return to relative normalcy. Instead, pilots are out and delays are piling up.