March 10 Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty' UAE flights are suspended after British Airways, Lufthansa cancel service to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the latest Middle East tensions. Airports are restricting access.
March 10 DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays The DHS shutdown is causing massive airport delays, with wait times reaching 3.5 hours at some major hubs. Officers work without pay as funding lapse continues.
March 9 Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer Airport security lines reach 3.5 hours at major hubs as TSA staffing shortages cause massive delays and missed flights amid ongoing government shutdown.
March 9 Southwest flight diverted after passenger scare as security incidents rattle US airports Multiple airline security scares disrupted weekend travel across several airports, though authorities found no credible threats in any incidents.
March 8 Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’ An actor and comedian has alleged that American Airlines downgraded him from first class to economy on a red-eye flight, sparking controversy over airline practices.
March 6 Major airline reportedly considers deluxe cleaning for premium seats only as passengers vent online Southwest Airlines is considering a cleaning policy that would deep-clean premium seats between flights, while leaving coach cabins relatively untouched.
March 5 Private flights account for 30% of departures from Oman airport as wealthy evacuate Middle East Private flights account for more than 30% of departures from Oman's main airport as Middle East evacuation efforts intensify amid conflict escalation.
March 5 Passengers rip airline for new seating policy: 'It is as bad as everyone is saying' Southwest Airlines faces passenger backlash over a new assigned seating policy. Flyers have complained about higher prices and boarding issues.
March 4 Passengers refusing to wear headphones on flights could be kicked off aircraft: 'It's about time' United Airlines now requires passengers to use headphones for audio and video content on flights, updating its contract to address complaints. Travelers reacted on social media.
March 4 American stuck in Dubai says she’s ‘back to square one’ amid flight cancellations Louise Herrle, an American stuck in Dubai amid the Iran conflict, discusses her ordeal, how she’s managed multiple flight cancellations and more on ‘Fox & Friends.’