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TSA wait times — how to track delays at airports during the government shutdown

The months-long government shutdown is deeply impacting TSA staffing levels, so security wait times are getting longer. Here's how to see how long you could be waiting.

Tom’s Guide

European airlines boost direct flights to Asia and Africa as passengers avoid Middle East

Travellers looking to avoid once-popular stopover hubs like Dubai and Doha are increasing demand for long-haul direct routes.

Euronews

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

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Tracking your luggage? You can now send the location to airlines if your bag gets lost

Google has rolled out a new feature for Android users in Find Hub, letting flyers share the location of a Find Hub-compatible tag or network accessory with airlines.

Euronews

German airline to cancel flights as pilots stage 48-hour strike

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The Independent UK

Lufthansa faces huge flight disruption as pilot union announces strike

The airline urged travellers to check flight status before heading to the airport

The Independent UK

Warning for travellers as pilots to stage two-day strike this week

Lufthansa pilots, represented by the VC union, will stage a two-day strike from Thursday over an ongoing dispute regarding pensions. The industrial action will affect Lufthansa Cargo AG and Lufthansa passenger flights departing from German airports from 12.01am on 12 March and 11:59pm on 13 March. Flights to specific countries…

The Independent UK

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Ryanair and Wizz Air named worst airlines by passengers over ‘confusing’ add-on costs

Commenting on the worst-ranking airlines, Which? Travel editor Rory Boland advised passengers to "fly with anyone else, if you can".

Euronews

Hundreds of Lufthansa passengers stranded overnight on planes

Bad weather, an airport curfew and a bus shortage left travellers stranded on Thursday

The Independent UK

Airport staff went home amid heavy snow; 500 passengers stranded inside grounded planes whole night in Munich

Around 500 passengers had to spend an entire night inside their grounded planes at Munich Airport as all the staff had gone home because of the heavy snowstorm and the airport had already been closed. According to German newspaper Bild, 123 passengers were due to fly from Munich to Copenhagen,…

The Times of India

Lufthansa strike forces mass flight cancellations across Germany

Lufthansa did not specify how many flights would be cancelled but said it expects extensive disruptions. The airline's cargo division and regional subsidiary CityLine are also affected.

Euronews

Lufthansa forced to cancel multiple flights after strikes by pilots and cabin crew

Lufthansa criticized the walkouts as disproportionate but said it expects to offer a largely normal flight program on Friday

The Independent UK

American Airlines flight declares emergency over disruptive customer

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 made a U-turn over Cuba on Saturday

The Independent UK

Middle East on edge: Lufthansa, Air France and others cancel flights amid rising US–Iran tensions

Escalating US-Iran tensions have triggered a wave of flight cancellations across the Middle East, impacting major airlines like Air France and Lufthansa. Carriers are suspending or scaling back services to Israel and Gulf hubs due to security concerns.

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Evening Standard

Passenger jet forced into emergency landing at Heathrow after mid-air 'technical fault'

An international distress code was transmitted during the flight

The Independent UK

Heathrow flight makes unscheduled U-turn after ‘technical issue’

The flight crew transmitted a squawk 7700 code, known as the signal for a general emergency

Euronews

These are all the European airlines offering Starlink – and the ones that aren’t

While British Airways' first Starlink-equipped flight has just taken off, Europe’s biggest airline has said no to adding free WiFi on board.

The Independent UK

Lufthansa Group airlines become latest to introduce new restrictions on common carry on item

Passengers can pack a maximum of two portable chargers in carry-on luggage

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Lufthansa tightens rules for carriage of power banks inside the cabin

After a fire broke out due to a power bank in an overhead compartment on a South Korean Air Busan aircraft in January 2025, airlines are taking action to minimise risks. Germany's Lufthansa is leading the charge in Europe.

Evening Standard

A new airline, first-class apartments and built-in speakers — welcome to a new golden age of luxury travel

This year, even economy is getting the jet-set treatment. The sky’s the limit for airlines now, reports John Arlidge

The Independent UK

The Latest: UN Security Council to discuss Iran's deadly protests after US request

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss Iran's deadly protests

Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right)

Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability…

Euronews

Britain's IAG joins major European carriers in bidding race for Portugal’s TAP

Air France–KLM and Lufthansa have emerged as leading contenders to buy Portugal’s TAP. IAG — the owner of British Airways and Iberia — has also expressed interest as the government prepares the national carrier for privatisation.

International Business Times

Lufthansa Gets Temporary Reprieve as Pilots Union Delays Strike Over Pension Issue

Lufthansa avoids immediate pilot strike as union delays action over pension dispute.

Reason

Short Circuit: An Inexhaustive Weekly Compendium of Rulings from the Federal Courts of Appeal

Pill-pushing predictions, off-campus speech, and a crude insurrection.

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