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Technischer Fehler beeinträchtigt BA-Flüge: Ein Systemfehler hat British Airways beeinträchtigt, was zu weiteren Verspätungen führen wird, wie die Fluggesellschaft mitteilte. Das IT-Problem wurde am Montag (18. November) gegen 17.00 Uhr entdeckt, woraufhin die Telefonleitungen und die Website des Unternehmens ausfielen und die Flüge verspätet waren. Die Störung wurde inzwischen behoben, doch waren viele Flüge von und nach Großbritannien betroffen, da die Flugzeuge nicht in Position waren und die Besatzung ihre Einsatzzeiten überschritten hatte, was zu weiteren Verspätungen führen kann. Lesen Sie mehr hier.
Ryan Air will die Zahl der Flüge bis 2025 um 10 % kürzen: Europas größte Billigfluggesellschaft Ryan Air hat kürzlich angekündigt, dass sie ihre Flugpläne als Reaktion auf den jüngsten Finanzhaushalt der britischen Regierung überarbeitet, was bedeuten könnte, dass bis zu 5 Millionen Passagiere weniger in und aus dem Vereinigten Königreich fliegen. Die jüngste Haushaltserklärung von Schatzkanzlerin Rachel Reeves im Herbst enthüllte Pläne zur Erhöhung der Fluggaststeuer (Air Passenger Duty, APD), durch die Kurzstreckenflüge mit weiteren 2 Pfund zusätzlich belastet werden sollen. Die APD-Sätze werden auf der Grundlage der Länge der Flüge und der Kabinenklasse berechnet. Michael O’Leary, der Chef von Ryan Air, bezeichnete die Pläne der Regierung als „idiotisch“. Lesen Sie mehr hier.
12 Stunden Verspätung am Flughafen Birmingham: Passagiere eines TUI-Fluges vom Flughafen Birmingham nach Korfu saßen am 12. September wegen einer Verspätung 12 Stunden lang fest. Der ursprünglich für 6 Uhr morgens geplante Abflug wurde auf 18 Uhr verschoben, nachdem das Personal ein “Treibstoffleck” an der Maschine gemeldet hatte. Auf einem Video war zu sehen, wie die Durchsage über Lautsprecher erfolgte und die neue Abflugzeit später bekannt gegeben wurde. Einige Fluggäste, darunter ein Ehepaar aus Coventry, das Lebensmittelgutscheine im Wert von 120 Pfund erhielt, äußerten ihre Enttäuschung darüber und erklärten, dass dies keine Entschädigung für den verlorenen ersten Urlaubstag darstelle. Erfahren Sie mehr.
Drohne sorgt für Verkehrschaos in China: Am Mittwochabend führte ein Drohnenproblem auf dem internationalen Flughafen Tianjin Binhai in Nordchina zu Verspätungen bei 29 Flügen und zur Streichung von acht Flügen, wovon über 3.000 Passagiere betroffen waren. Die Störung begann gegen 19:40 Uhr und der Flugbetrieb wurde am Donnerstag um 6:10 Uhr wieder normal aufgenommen. Zur Bewältigung der Situation wurde der gelbe Notfallplan des Flughafens aktiviert, und es wurden Ressourcen mobilisiert, um gestrandeten Passagieren zu helfen. Die Internetnutzer beschwerten sich über die Unannehmlichkeiten, darunter auch ein Flug, der den Flughafen 13 Mal umkreiste, bevor er nach Peking umgeleitet wurde. Der Vorfall verdeutlichte die strengen Vorschriften gegen Objekte, die die Flugsicherheit beeinträchtigen, und die Strafen für die illegale Nutzung von Drohnen.
Bad Weather in Denver Causes Flight Disruption: Denver International Airport (DIA) faced significant disruptions due to severe weather conditions, including tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms on Tuesday. These adverse conditions caused a total of 666 flight delays and 26 cancellations, affecting global air travel. United Airlines was the hardest hit, with 254 flights delayed and eight cancelled, while Southwest Airlines reported 189 delayed flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a traffic management program to control the flow of flights and ensure safety, resulting in an average delay time of 1 hour and 7 minutes for arriving flights. Weitere Informationen.
Flights to the Channel Islands Delayed and Cancelled: Flights to and from the Channel Islands have faced significant disruptions due to heavy fog and technical issues on Monday, 12 August 2024. Several airlines including Aurigny, easyJet, Blue Islands, and British Airways experienced delays or cancellations. Aurigny highlighted that the complications were caused by “heavy fog and unforeseen maintenance” issues with their newly leased aircraft, G-PEMB, which had been recently added to their fleet. Despite the aircraft performing well initially, unexpected technical problems arose after its service introduction, leading to cancellations of flights to Alderney, Exeter, and London City Airports. Weitere Informationen. Storm Debby Causes Travel Chaos Across America: Sunday was a challenging day for many air travellers in America, with nearly 2,500 U.S. flights cancelled and nearly 10,000 delayed. By Monday noon, an additional 1,500 flights were cancelled, and over 3,000 were delayed. American Airlines was notably affected, cancelling nearly 20% and delaying a third of its flights on Sunday due to Tropical Storm Debby and other severe weather across the U.S. Weitere Informationen. Ryanair Cancels a Large Number of Flights Due to Air Traffic Control Issues: Ryanair has apologised to passengers for flight delays across its network on August 5th, attributing the issues to air traffic control (ATC) shortages across Europe. The budget airline delayed 101 of its 584 first wave departures that morning, affecting 17% of its flights. Other airlines have also experienced delays recently due to similar ATC issues. Weitere Informationen. Storms Across Europe Disrupt Travel from UK Airports: August has started with significant disruption for airline passengers due to storms across Europe and air-traffic control restrictions. Thousands of travellers have faced cancellations, including at least 60 British Airways flights on Friday, affecting up to 10,000 passengers. Cancellations include flights from Gatwick to Agadir and Heraklion in Crete. Finden Sie mehr heraus. Air Canada lässt Passagiere 400 Meilen von London entfernt zurück: Ein Air-Canada-Flug von Halifax nach London-Heathrow hat durch die Landung auf dem falschen Flughafen ein Verkehrschaos verursacht. Die Boeing 737 Max erreichte die Ostspitze von Neufundland, bevor sie nach Montreal zurückkehrte und die Passagiere 400 Meilen weiter von London entfernt zurückließ, als sie ihre Reise begonnen hatten. Der Grund für die Probleme ist noch nicht bekannt. Finden Sie mehr heraus Proteste in ganz Europa führen zu Verspätungen und Annullierungen: Deutschlands verkehrsreichster Flughafen, Frankfurt, hat am Donnerstag über 100 Flüge gestrichen, nachdem Umweltaktivisten die Sicherheitszäune durchbrochen hatten, was einen Einsatz von Polizei, Feuerwehr und Flughafensicherheit zur Folge hatte. Um 7:50 Uhr Ortszeit waren alle Start- und Landebahnen wieder in Betrieb, aber es wird mit weiteren Störungen gerechnet. Die Aktivisten wollen auf den Klimawandel aufmerksam machen und fordern einen Ausstieg aus der Nutzung fossiler Brennstoffe bis 2030. Der Frankfurter Flughafen verurteilte die Proteste unter Hinweis auf Sicherheitsrisiken. Ähnliche Proteste gab es in ganz Europa, darunter in Finnland, Norwegen, der Schweiz und Spanien. In Deutschland werden derzeit strengere Strafen für die Störung von Flughäfen erwogen, die zu zweijährigen Haftstrafen führen können. Erfahren Sie mehr. The Olympics Opening Ceremony Causes Cancelled Flights in France: Airports in Paris were closed for six hours on Friday for security during the opening ceremony, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, especially Air France and EasyJet. By Saturday morning, air travel began returning to normal with only a few cancellations or delays at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. A flight from Gatwick landed just under an hour late. Weitere Informationen. CrowdStrike Outage Causes Travel Chaos: Airports are expected to be busy following global computer system outages caused by a faulty Microsoft Windows update by CrowdStrike. Passengers may still face delays and cancellations and should check for disruptions. The outages impacted various services, including GPs, pharmacies, banks, and trains. London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, Manchester Airport, and Belfast International reported ongoing disruptions. As of Friday 19 July, 338 UK flights were cancelled. The Port of Dover faced increased footfall with long wait times. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz apologised for the inconvenience, confirming it was not due to a security breach. Weitere Informationen. CrowdStrike Outage Causes Travel Chaos: Airports are expected to be busy following global computer system outages caused by a faulty Microsoft Windows update by CrowdStrike. Passengers may still face delays and cancellations and should check for disruptions. The outages impacted various services, including GPs, pharmacies, banks, and trains. London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, Manchester Airport, and Belfast International reported ongoing disruptions. As of Friday 19 July, 338 UK flights were cancelled. The Port of Dover faced increased footfall with long wait times. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz apologised for the inconvenience, confirming it was not due to a security breach. Weitere Informationen. CrowdStrike Outage Causes Travel Chaos: Airports are expected to be busy following global computer system outages caused by a faulty Microsoft Windows update by CrowdStrike. Passengers may still face delays and cancellations and should check for disruptions. The outages impacted various services, including GPs, pharmacies, banks, and trains. London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, Manchester Airport, and Belfast International reported ongoing disruptions. As of Friday 19 July, 338 UK flights were cancelled. The Port of Dover faced increased footfall with long wait times. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz apologised for the inconvenience, confirming it was not due to a security breach. Weitere Informationen. Tarom Airlines Cancellations: Multiple Tarom Airlines flights were cancelled at Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest due to pilots calling in sick, as the union demands better wages. Passengers faced significant frustration and delays, with some seeking refunds. Although no official strike has been announced, internal sources suggest one is possible. The cancellations also affected a flight for Romanian ministers heading to a NATO summit. The Romanian Minister of Transport has issued an ultimatum to the airline’s management. Weitere Informationen. Supreme Court Ruling Against British Airways on Flight Delays: Tens of thousands of passengers could benefit from a Supreme Court ruling that entitles compensation for flight cancellations due to airline staff illness. This decision follows a couple’s successful quest for £220 compensation after their flight was cancelled due to a pilot’s illness. The court rejected British Airways’ claim that such situations were extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, establishing that staff illness is inherent to airline operations and does not exempt airlines from paying compensation. Weitere Informationen. Aer Lingus Strike: Aer Lingus flights will resume normal operations from 17 July after resolving a pay dispute, though cancellations will continue up to 16 July for flights to and from Birmingham, Cork, Dublin, London Heathrow, and Manchester. Gatwick Airport Strikes in July: Planned strikes by around 300 Gatwick workers, including security screeners and passenger services staff, have been postponed pending a union vote on a new pay offer. Airline and Airport Strikes in Italy (June and July): An air traffic controller strike on 21 July at Milan Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio airports may cause delays or cancellations, but no strikes are allowed between 27 July and 5 September. Airline and Airport Strikes in Turkey: Ongoing strikes by Air Traffic Controllers at Antalya airport, causing delays, will continue until 14 July. Air Traffic Control Strikes in France (June and July): Industrial action at Paris airports Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly is planned for 17 July, and such strikes may also impact flights over French airspace. Delays Caused by Gatwick Plane on Runway: Thousands of air travellers experienced disruptions at Gatwick Airport after a broken-down aircraft caused the runway to close for 50 minutes. The incident, involving a British Airways flight to Vancouver with “hot brakes,” led to the cancellation of 23 flights. The runway is now cleared and operating normally. British Airways stated that the pilots cancelled take-off due to a technical issue, prioritising safety. Passenger Patrick Wiltshire, flying from Dubai to London, was diverted to Brussels, missing his taxi and evening event. Find out more. Paris Airport Strikes Set to Cause Delays and Cancellations: Between June 11 and 13, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly airports are expected to face delays and cancellations due to air traffic controllers’ walkouts at Paris Orly, organised by the union UNSA-ICNA. Previously, such strikes led to 70% of flights at Orly being cancelled. Travellers are advised to monitor their flight status regularly and avoid arriving excessively early at the airport. The strikes protest the new “48-hour law” requiring advance notice for strikes and the perceived neglect of Orly Airport by French civil aviation authorities. Additionally, Ryanair cancelled 100 flights on June 6 due to these strikes. Travellers are recommended to buy travel insurance for protection against such disruptions. Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers have rights concerning denied boarding, cancellations, and delays. Find out more. Middle East and Baltic Flight Disruptions: Airlines are avoiding Iranian airspace due to Israeli retaliatory strikes, causing longer flight times and potential delays, particularly on routes to Asia and Australia. Passengers transiting through the Middle East may face increased risk of missed connections. In the Baltics, suspected GPS jamming by Russia has led to some flight cancellations and potential route disruptions. New US Airline Compensation Rules: The US Department of Transport now mandates automatic cash refunds for domestic flights delayed by three hours or more, and international flights delayed by six hours or more, as well as for any cancellations. Passengers are also entitled to refunds if booked services like specific seating or Wi-Fi are unavailable, and for bags lost or delayed by twelve hours or more. These new regulations, replacing voucher compensation, provide better protection for travelers and must be implemented by airlines within six months. Find out more. Heathrow Strikes: The Heathrow border strikes began on May 31 and will last until June 2, affecting Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5. This strike by hundreds of PCS union members is expected to cause longer queues and delays at passport control. Refuelling workers’ planned strike from May 4-6 has been called off. All airlines will be impacted as the industrial action affects all travellers arriving at Heathrow. The strikes are a protest against proposed job cuts and roster changes by the Home Office, with PCS demanding more flexibility and improved proposals to resolve the dispute. Brussels Airlines Pilots Set to Strike: Brussels Airlines pilots will go on a four-day strike from March 27 to 30, coinciding with the start of the Easter holidays for Dutch-speaking schools, after wage negotiations failed. Initially, unions threatened rolling strikes from March 23 but postponed them as talks seemed promising. However, further negotiations broke down, leading to the confirmed strike. This follows a recent cabin crew strike with limited impact. Previous pilot strikes saw 70-80% of flights cancelled. Heathrow Airport Strike: The Public & Communication Services Union (PCS) members will strike at London Heathrow from April 29 to May 2, 2024, followed by a potential ‘work to rule’ until mid-May. This action by UK Border Force officers, who handle immigration control and passport checks, is in response to proposed changes to working arrangements and will likely cause severe passenger disruption. Find out more. Lufthansa Staff Strike: Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline, is experiencing a strike by some of its staff, leading to delays and cancellations until March 9, 2024. Passengers affected by these disruptions may be eligible for compensation under EU and UK law, which covers delays over three hours and cancellations within 14 days of departure, with potential compensation up to £520. This industrial action impacts flights operated by Lufthansa and its subsidiaries, including Eurowings and Austrian Airlines. Find out more. Storm Ciaran continues to cause havoc amongst travellers: Storm Ciarán is the third named storm of this year and will bring with it damaging winds and heavy rain. The Met Office have issued severe weather warnings, and the impact could be felt for some days, and possibly lasting through into the weekend. The UK is only one of several countries to be affected by Storm Ciarán. France and the Netherlands are also affected, and the consequences of travelling to and from many destinations within Europe are likely to impact thousands of people. Hundreds of flights into, or out of the UK have either been cancelled or delayed. Airlines will be altering their schedules to cope, and sadly this will affect many passengers. If you are planning to fly today or over the next few days, we urge you to check with your airline as soon as possible. Find out more here. August 2024
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