Norway Strike Triggers 150 Cancellations and 2,110 Delays Across Europe
Norway’s air traffic controller strike on August 24, 2026, caused 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across European airports today. Oslo Gardermoen led cancellations with 75 flights cancelled.
29 Flights Diverted at Denver International Airport on August 3 Due to Severe Weather
Denver International Airport diverted 29 flights on August 3 after the FAA issued a ground stop due to severe weather. Strong winds and turbulence caused delays, cancellations, and injuries.
FAA Ground Stops Cause Flight Disruptions at Denver International Airport
FAA ground stops at seven major U.S. airports on August 3, 2026 caused 29 flight diversions and multiple delays at Denver International Airport due to severe weather. Severe turbulence injured five passengers on inbound flights, with many outbound flights delayed or canceled.
FAA Ground Stops Disrupt Denver Flights Due to Severe Weather and Record Heat
On August 3, 2026, FAA ground stops disrupted operations at Denver International Airport due to severe weather, including a 102°F temperature record and a cold front arrival. The events caused 29 flight diversions, widespread delays, and turbulence injuries requiring ambulance transport.
Severe Weather Diverts 29 Flights, Delays 40% Outbound at Denver Airport
Severe weather at Denver International Airport on August 3, 2026, caused 29 flight diversions and widespread delays. Passengers experienced extreme turbulence, with several injured and flights disrupted into midnight across Southwest, United, and SkyWest airlines.
Fly2Galicia Starts Direct Flights to Santiago de Compostela in December 2026
Fly2Galicia will start direct flights from Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport to eight European cities on 1 December 2026. Wizz Air will also open a base at Santiago with new routes beginning February 2027.
Alaska Airlines Starts Seattle Nonstop Flights to Athens and Paris in 2027
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop Seattle to Athens flights from May 12, 2027, its longest route yet. A new nonstop Seattle to Paris service also begins May 25, 2027.
Alaska Airlines Starts Seattle-Athens and Seattle-Paris Seasonal Flights in 2027
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris starting May 2027. These routes mark the first West Coast nonstop connection to Athens and expand Alaska’s European network.
FAA Grounds 29 Flights at Denver International on August 23, 2026
On August 23, 2026, the FAA grounded 29 flights at Denver International Airport due to severe weather including high winds and sudden temperature drops. The disruption caused injuries to five passengers and delayed 40 percent of outbound flights.
Denver Airport Diverts 29 Flights Due to Severe Weather, Record Heat on Aug 3
Denver International Airport diverted 29 flights on August 3, 2026, after record heat and severe turbulence disrupted operations. The FAA imposed a ground stop amid wind gusts up to 40 mph and rapid temperature drops.
















