Airline News

Flair Airlines will launch its first nonstop flights between Edmonton and Saint John on June 15, 2027, with fares starting at $199 CAD. This twice-weekly service eliminates the need for connections through Toronto, providing direct access for travelers between these two Canadian cities.

Severe weather at Barcelona-El Prat Airport on October 18 caused flight cancellations at Seville Airport, leaving the Barcelona football squad stranded overnight. The delay disrupted the team’s return travel after their La Liga win and affected preparations for a Champions League match.

Flair Airlines will begin the first nonstop flights between Edmonton and Saint John on June 15, 2027, with fares starting at $199 CAD. The service operates twice weekly and eliminates the need for connections through Toronto.

Ryanair and easyJet have announced new summer 2027 routes from multiple UK airports. These additions include easyJet’s 18 new flights from 10 UK airports and Ryanair’s expanded services at Leeds Bradford and Birmingham.

easyJet expanded its route network at Southampton Airport with three new routes announced on October 15, 2026. The new services increase connectivity and travel options for passengers at Southampton Airport.

A technical fault in Italy's air traffic control data network on October 16 caused flight cancellations and delays at multiple airports. Athens International Airport also cut flight capacity by half due to the disruption.

The FAA tracked 33 delay programmes at 19 US airports on October 17, 2026. Newark Liberty International experienced the worst delays with a peak average of 211 minutes.

Faults in Italy's air traffic control data network on 16 October 2026 caused flight cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes. The disruptions affected Rome Fiumicino, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, and Naples Capodichino airports.

Flight delays and cancellations hit Rome, Milan, and Naples airports on Friday due to a data transmission network fault. Enav introduced flow management measures from 6:00 a.m. to reduce air traffic handling capacity.

A fault in Italy’s air traffic data network overnight on October 15-16, 2026 caused cancellations and widespread delays at major airports including Rome and Milan. Athens International Airport also faced a 50% cut in flight capacity due to resulting airspace restrictions.