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Is Chicago on course to become the world’s busiest airport?

The number of scheduled flights at Chicago O’Hare Airport has surged by 13 percent year-over-year

The Independent UK

Which airline had the fewest delays in 2025? New report reveals the most reliable carriers

Cirium also analysed data from airports around the world to find out which have the least delays and cancellations.

Euronews

These are the 10 most on-time airlines in the world, and only one American company made the cut

The only U.S. airline on Cirium’s top 10 list came in last place.

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Most reliable airlines of 2025 revealed

Virgin Atlantic was the most improved airline for punctuality last year

The Independent UK

It’s all gravy: Thanksgiving air traffic to be normal after US government reopens

Experts say air traffic controllers quickly returning to work, with promise of full back pay, and even $10,000 bonus

The Guardian - US

Flights won’t just 'bounce back' after the government shutdown ends, airlines association warns. Here are all of the airports that are delayed

It could take days following the end of a government shutdown to return to normalcy at airports.

Fortune

These airlines are offering free refunds, new bookings for the FAA's canceled flights

Hundreds of daily flights could get cut, with hundreds of thousands of travelers affected, per aviation analytics firm Cirium.

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US to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume airports over government shutdown

The cuts could represent as many as 1,800 flights and upward of 268,000 seats combined, according to an estimate by an aviation analytics firm.

Euronews

More than 10,000 US flights affected by the shutdown. Here's what travellers need to know

The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.

Euronews

The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark

The Independent UK

Heathrow airport hits 8 million passengers in a month as aviation soars

The busiest day in the airport's history was 1 August, while 29 August saw peak flights departing from across the UK

The Independent UK

Stranded passengers and airlines demand answers over air traffic control chaos as delays could continue for days

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has confirmed problem which brought misery for thousands of holidaymakers caused by a ‘radar issue’ and were not cyber-related

Evening Standard

Flight cancellations are soaring this summer: These are the US airports suffering the most disruption

Airports on the East Coast are suffering worst cancellation rates, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium

The Independent UK

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UK airports prepare for busiest-ever summer – and these are the peak dates

Exclusive: Fridays in July and August see the biggest crowds at five top airports, while at Gatwick landings and take-offs will be just 65 seconds apart

The Independent UK

Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend

Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. Auto club AAA predicts over 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles home between Thursday and Monday

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands stranded by flight cancellations after huge Spain-Portugal power outage

Exclusive: An estimated 80,000 passengers had their flights cancelled, including 4,000 to or from the UK

The Independent UK

Ryanair boss issues warning over Trump’s tariffs for aviation industry

Ryanair is due to receive another 25 aircraft from Boeing – though they could be delayed

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The Independent UK

Dublin, Amsterdam and Spain dominate top Easter holiday destinations

Exclusive: Only one US city finds a place on the list, with European hotspots in the lead

The Independent UK

Heathrow flights map: Where are planes being diverted to after substation fire closes airport

Heathrow was due to see over 1,330 scheduled flights today, flying some 291,000 passengers

The Independent UK

Half-term flights soar to 9 times the normal price

Exclusive: Parents are paying penalties for holiday absences in record numbers as return air fares to the Alps top £1,200

Evening Standard

One in five flights cancelled as Storm Eowyn wreaks havoc

Aviation analytics company Cirium said by 1pm some 1,124 flights scheduled to serve airports in the UK or Ireland on Friday were axed.

The Walrus

Why Flying Sucks So Much

Long delays, lost luggage, a byzantine complaints process that seldom delivers. But hey, good luck with that airline ticket

The Independent UK

The world’s most on-time airlines and airports of 2024

Delta Air Lines scored the highest among US carriers despite an outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations

The Independent UK

More passenger seats are available on half-term flights out of the UK than before the pandemic

Departures are still down but the number of available seats on flights have increased since before the pandemic

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