29 Flights Diverted at Denver Due to Severe Weather and Record Heat on August...
Denver International Airport diverted 29 flights on August 3, 2026, as a record 102°F heatwave collided with a cold front. The disruption caused 40% outbound delays and five injury-related ambulance pickups.
Fly2Galicia and Wizz Air Launch New Flights to Santiago de Compostela
Fly2Galicia will start direct flights to Santiago de Compostela from eight European cities in December 2026, offering affordable ticket prices. Wizz Air is also expanding flights to Santiago and opening a permanent base in early 2027.
Alaska Airlines Introduces First West Coast Nonstop to Athens, Adds Paris Route
Alaska Airlines will begin nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens on May 12, 2027, and to Paris on May 25, 2027. Both routes use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with fares starting at $999 roundtrip.
Alaska Airlines to Start Seasonal Nonstop Flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris in...
Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris starting May 2027. These new routes provide direct West Coast to Europe connections with introductory fares from $999 roundtrip.
27 US Airports Under Delay Programmes on 2026-08-23, Denver Worst Hit
FAA delay programmes on August 23, 2026, impacted 27 US airports with 36 active programmes. Denver International faced the longest delays due to thunderstorms.
FAA Ground Stop Diverts 29 Flights at Denver International Airport Due to Severe Weather
Denver International Airport diverted 29 flights to Colorado Springs on August 3, 2026, after severe turbulence and a cold front caused an FAA ground stop. Five passengers required medical treatment due to turbulence injuries.
United Begins Weekly Nonstop Flights Palm Beach to San Francisco
United Airlines has launched a weekly nonstop flight connecting Palm Beach International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. This service offers a direct coast-to-coast option for travelers between South Florida and the Bay Area.
Fly2Galicia and Wizz Air Start Budget Flights to Santiago December 2026
Fly2Galicia will start direct flights from Santiago de Compostela to eight European cities on December 1, 2026. Wizz Air also launches routes to Santiago from Rome and Warsaw in December 2026 and opens a base in February 2027.
Alaska Airlines to start Seattle nonstop flights to Athens and Paris in 2027
Alaska Airlines will start nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens and Paris in spring 2027, marking its first such services to these cities. The routes will use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and include benefits like complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi for loyalty members.
FAA Lifts Ground Stop at Detroit Metro Airport After Thunderstorms
The FAA imposed and later lifted a ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport on August 22, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. Over 2,500 power outages and a road closure in Plymouth were reported amid storm activity.
















