A study finds heat
related flight disruptions will become more common in the next few decades as temperatures rise due to global warming.
Now, a study finds such heat -
related flight disruptions will become more common in the next few decades as temperatures rise because of global warming.
Airlines waived change fees and warned of
possible flight disruptions as a strengthening Hurricane Harvey took aim at the Gulf Coast of Texas.
«We will continue our work to
minimize flight disruptions by performing inspections overnight while aircraft are not flying, and utilizing spare aircraft, when available.
The devastating floods wrought by Hurricane Harvey have grounded flights and shut down operations in Houston for Chicago - based United Airlines, with
major flight disruptions expected throughout the week.
«Volcanic ash clouds could continue to
cause flight disruption and may result in further airport closures in the region.
Several countries including Britain, Australia and Singapore have issued travel advisories for their citizens, warning of
possible flight disruptions and evacuations.
For direct bookings made via the Virgin Atlantic website or contact centre only; call
our flight disruption line on: +44 (0) 344 209 8711 in the UK, or 1-800-862-8621 in the USA.
The amount of baggage lost at airports spiked significantly last year, thanks in no small part to a string of natural disasters and
flight disruptions.
In recent years, several high - profile volcanic eruptions have caused
flight disruptions, travel delays, and travel restrictions due to the risk of volcanic ash particles coming in contact with aircraft engines.
Passengers flying basic economy would often be the last ones to be re-accommodated in the event of
a flight disruption, even when the airline is at fault.