Flights at Bristol Airport remain suspended following a defect on the runway, which has led to the closure of operations. The airport announced that all flights are currently halted until at least 8am on Saturday, marking the second consecutive day of disruptions. Passengers were left stranded after the runway was closed around 6pm on Friday, with no immediate plans for resumption. According to the airport's statement, safety remains the top priority, and operations will only resume once the issue is assessed and repaired. Departure boards indicate significant delays, with flights such as the 5.55am service to Paris estimated to depart at 8:30am and the 5.55am flight to Far scheduled for 8:50am. Travelers like Paul Smith, who had to cancel a planned trip to Glasgow for his son's 20th birthday, criticized the poor communication and lack of updates during the closure. Airport authorities acknowledged the inconvenience caused and urged passengers to contact their airlines for specific queries. While Jet2 assured that flights are not canceled but delayed, affected travelers have expressed frustration over the lack of timely information. The situation highlights the operational challenges faced by airports when critical infrastructure issues arise, impacting both travel plans and passenger experiences.

Charleroi Airport, Belgium's second-largest airport, is set to close for an 11-week period in late 2028 for a £42.8 million (£50 million) renovation project. The closure will affect all flights between August 15 and October 31, 2028, impacting over two million travelers, including Ryanair passengers. Airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air will need to reroute flights temporarily, potentially causing cancellations or delays during school summer holidays and the October half-term break. The project includes resurfacing the airport's 3,200-meter runway and modernizing infrastructure. While specific details about the upgrades remain undisclosed, the closure highlights the challenges of balancing necessary maintenance with maintaining air travel connectivity. The airport authority emphasized that the work is essential for long-term operational efficiency, though travelers are advised to monitor updates from affected carriers for rebooking options.

A CRJ-900 struck a ground vehicle at 24 mph on Mar 23, 2026, closing LaGuardia and prompting inspections; no fatalities were reported (Flightradar24; CNBC).

(Posted 13th February 2026)     Following the recent airport recategorisation, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to provide a positive update on the island’s air and sea access, as well as progress toward restoring full aviation services. Arrival of Chartered Flight: Replacement Parts and Engineers An SHG chartered flight arrived in St […]

(Posted 12th February 2026)     Air Service Recovery: Medevac Flight and Recovery Plan Update With the recent accreditation of the Airport to Category 4, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to confirm a significant step in maintaining essential services. Successful Medevac Flight A medical evacuation (Medevac) flight was successfully conducted today, under […]

(Posted 11th February 2026)     The St Helena Government (SHG) acknowledges the significant disruption and concern caused by the current suspension of commercial air services. We wish to provide the community with a comprehensive update on the progress being made to restore full operations, and the information we have available to date. To […]

(Posted 07th February 2026)   Airlink cancels all flights to St. Helena with immediate effect Statement by the government of St. Helena The St Helena Government regrets to inform the public that St Helena Airport is currently unable to operate as normal. Following technical assessments, the aviation regulator is expected to confirm that the […]

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways resumed direct international flights on April 27 after a 57-day closure of Kuwait International Airport, operating six rotations to Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Mumbai and carrying over 2,000 passengers on the first day.

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PHNOM PENH, May 26 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Cambodia on Tuesday rejected claims that it had temporarily closed airports and placed land border checkpoints under restrictions, reported Xinhua. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior said that information had circulated on social media on Monday claiming that Cambodia’s international airports had been temporarily closed to all incoming travellers and that land border checkpoints would be placed under tighter restrictions beginning May 26, 2026. The post further alleged that all foreign nationals under the age of 40, regardless of gender, would be barred from entering Cambodia, even if they possessed valid visas or […]

KATHMANDU, Nov 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, has come to a halt, after the edge lights in the runway stopped working, following a short circuit, according to a senior airport official, today. Several domestic and international flights have been diverted to different locations, following the airport disruptions. “The problems with the […]

Hong Kong is bracing for a powerful super typhoon. Authorities have made a big decision: closing down its international airport for 36 hours. This temporary

Travel plans are also affected. The civil aviation authority confirmed that two airports are temporarily closed. These are located in Thanh Hóa and Quảng Bình