Southwest Airlines Launches Three New Nonstop Flights from Austin in June 2027
Southwest Airlines will start three new nonstop flights from Austin to Nassau, Punta Cana, and Liberia in June 2027. These exclusive routes operate twice weekly on weekends through August, expanding Caribbean and Central American options.
British Airways Has One Nonstop Flight from Heathrow to Major US City
British Airways currently operates one nonstop flight from London Heathrow to a major US city. Other US destinations from Heathrow require connections or other airlines.
2,100+ Flight Delays and 89 Cancellations Hit Europe Amid Barcelona Groundforce Strike
More than 2,100 flights were delayed and 89 cancelled across Europe on October 6, 2026 due to an indefinite ground handling strike at Barcelona Airport. The disruption affected over 400,000 passengers that day, expanding to 800,000 across Europe with significant cascading delays.
140 Flights Cancelled at Brussels Airport on October 7 Due to Belgian Strike
Around 140 flights at Brussels Airport are cancelled on October 7, 2026, due to a strike by Alyzia ground handling staff. UK routes operated by Brussels Airlines are notably affected.
National Strike Cancels 140 Flights at Brussels Airport on October 9
A strike by Alyzia ground handlers will cancel about 140 flights at Brussels Airport on October 9, impacting 21 airlines. UK routes are among those affected.
2,100+ Flight Delays and 89 Cancellations Hit European Airports on October 6
On October 6, 2026, over 2,100 flights were delayed and 89 cancelled across Europe due to an indefinite ground handling strike at Barcelona El Prat. The disruption affected more than 400,000 passengers directly and spread delays to over 800,000 across major hubs including London Heathrow.
Belgian Strike Cancels 140 Flights at Brussels Airport on October 7
Brussels Airport cancelled around 140 flights on October 7, 2026, affecting routes to and from the UK. These cancellations are caused by a Belgian labor strike disrupting flight operations.
Over 140 Flights Cancelled at Brussels Airport Due to Belgian Strike on October 7
A nationwide strike in Belgium on October 7, 2026, is causing over 140 flight cancellations at Brussels Airport. Staff from ground handler Alyzia are participating in the strike, affecting many departures.
Verizon Fiber Cut Causes 1,000+ Flight Disruptions at Northeast Airports
A construction-related Verizon fiber cut on September 21, 2026 caused over 600 flight cancellations at Newark and over 200 at Philadelphia airports. The outage disrupted air traffic communications and led to delays and diversions at major Northeast US airports.
Strike Cancels Numerous Flights at Brussels Airport on October 7, 2026
At least 140 flights will be cancelled at Brussels Airport on October 7 due to a nationwide strike involving Alyzia ground handling staff. The airport confirmed cancellations but did not specify numbers.














