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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 · Nov 5, 2025

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 · Nov 1, 2025

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 · Oct 31, 2025

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 · May 19, 2025

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 · Apr 29, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

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 · Apr 17, 2025

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 · Mar 21, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025