Fiber-Optic Cable Damage Disrupts Flights at Houston IAH on October 13
A damaged fiber-optic cable caused an FAA ground stop and flight delays at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on October 13. Repair efforts and coordination with U.S. Customs continued throughout the evening.
BermudAir Launches New Caribbean Routes Expanding Regional Network
BermudAir announced new routes expanding its Caribbean network. Passengers will benefit from more direct flights within the Caribbean region.
New Nonstop Flight to Disney World Runs on Limited Days
A new nonstop flight to Disney World now operates on specific limited days. Travelers can book directly but must plan around the non-daily schedule.
Ryanair Adds 29 New Routes for Summer 2027 Across Europe
Ryanair has announced 29 new routes for summer 2027, including 13 from UK airports such as Leeds Bradford and Newcastle. The airline expects to operate over 2,500 routes across 230 destinations next summer.
Nearly 300 Flights Delayed or Canceled at Phoenix Sky Harbor on October 13, 2026
A Federal Aviation Administration ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor on October 13 caused nearly 300 flight delays or cancellations. The stop lasted from 6:30 a.m. to about 9 a.m. due to low ceilings and was followed by departure delays.
Qantas Cancels Rome to Perth Flight After Bedbug Reports on Boeing 787
Passengers on a Qantas Boeing 787 flight from Australia to Italy reported bedbug bites, prompting the airline to ground the aircraft. Qantas cancelled the return Rome to Perth flight and arranged rebooking within 48 hours.
Qantas Cancels Rome-Perth Flight, Grounds Boeing 787 After Bedbug Incident
Qantas grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner after passengers reported bedbug bites on a 17-hour Australia to Italy flight. The Rome to Perth return flight was cancelled for deep cleaning, and affected passengers were rebooked within 48 hours.
Qantas Cancels Rome-Perth Flight as Boeing 787 Grounded Over Bedbug Reports
Qantas grounded a Boeing 787 following bedbug bite reports on a 17-hour flight from Australia to Rome. The airline canceled its Rome to Perth flight on 2026-10-14 and rebooked affected passengers.
Nearly 300 Flights Delayed or Canceled at Phoenix Sky Harbor After FAA Ground Stop
On Oct. 13, 2026, nearly 300 flights were delayed or canceled at Phoenix Sky Harbor after an FAA ground stop due to stormy weather and low ceilings. Average delays were around 30 minutes, with one flight canceled.
Nonstop Flight to Disney World Begins Limited Weekly Operations
A nonstop flight to Disney World in Florida has started. It operates on limited days per week rather than daily.














