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Massive March storm triggers FAA ground stops at ATL and CLT, more than 1,800 U.S. flights canceled

A massive multi-day storm system swept the U.S., prompting FAA ground stops at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and triggering more than 1,800 cancellations. Major hubs including Raleigh–Durham and Orlando reported widespread delays, rebookings and passenger disruptions affecting routes to Canada and Europe during spring break.

2026-03-16T07:59:35.491820-07:00

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Airline CEOs press Congress to fund DHS as unpaid TSA staff trigger long lines and cancellations

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Drone strike ignites fuel-tank fire at Dubai airport; Emirates and foreign carriers temporarily suspend flights

2026-03-16T04:38:51.999917-07:00

Cranky Flier

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

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Massive March storm triggers FAA ground stops at ATL and CLT, more than 1,800 U.S. flights canceled A massive multi-day storm system swept the U.S., prompting FAA ground stops at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and triggering more than 1,800 cancellations. Major hubs including Raleigh–Durham and Orlando reported widespread delays, rebookings and passenger disruptions affecting routes to Canada and Europe during spring break.

2026-03-16T07:59:35.491820-07:00

Massive March storm triggers FAA ground stops at ATL and CLT, more than 1,800 U.S. flights canceled

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Airline CEOs press Congress to fund DHS as unpaid TSA staff trigger long lines and cancellations Top U.S. airline CEOs told Congress to end the DHS funding lapse after TSA agents missed a full paycheck, prompting departures, long security lines and flight cancellations at major airports. The industry warns the disruption could affect the spring travel season for about 171 million passengers.

2026-03-16T04:57:50.366072-07:00

Airline CEOs press Congress to fund DHS as unpaid TSA staff trigger long lines and cancellations

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Drone strike ignites fuel-tank fire at Dubai airport; Emirates and foreign carriers temporarily suspend flights A drone strike set a fuel-storage tank ablaze at Dubai International on 16 March, prompting Dubai to suspend all foreign-operated flights and Emirates to temporarily halt operations before resuming later that day after inspections. The incident forced cancellations and wider disruptions across Middle East–Europe services.

2026-03-16T04:38:51.999917-07:00

Drone strike ignites fuel-tank fire at Dubai airport; Emirates and foreign carriers temporarily suspend flights

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Uzbekistan to sell Samarkand International Airport to settle government debts Uzbekistan plans to sell Samarkand International Airport to settle government debts, ch-aviation reports. The proposed divestment transfers ownership of a major regional gateway and represents a direct fiscal step by the state to reduce liabilities, with implications for airport operations and financing.

2026-03-16T04:23:52.048832-07:00

Uzbekistan to sell Samarkand International Airport to settle government debts

Cranky Flier

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan Southwest is abandoning its pandemic-era strategy of operating primary-airport services alongside existing secondary hubs, withdrawing from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles and reverting focus to Midway, BWI and Reagan. The airline previously ended its Houston IAH experiment in 2024; O'Hare now follows suit.

2026-03-16T03:48:56.539794-07:00

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

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ESA Contracts OKAPI:Orbits, TU Braunschweig and DLR to Bridge Space Traffic Coordination and Air Traffic Management ESA has contracted OKAPI:Orbits, with TU Braunschweig and DLR as partners, to lead a project that will bridge space traffic coordination and air traffic management. The work aims to integrate coordination processes and information sharing between orbital operators and civil ATM systems to improve deconfliction.

2026-03-16T03:38:10.795002-07:00

ESA Contracts OKAPI:Orbits, TU Braunschweig and DLR to Bridge Space Traffic Coordination and Air Traffic Management

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Heathrow records busiest February with 5.8 million passengers as half‑term boosts demand Heathrow Airport recorded a record February 2026, handling 5.8 million passengers as the school half‑term holiday concentrated demand. The result is the busiest February on record for the UK hub and signals robust early‑year travel volumes that will shape operational and commercial planning.

2026-03-15T14:59:33.651492-07:00

Heathrow records busiest February with 5.8 million passengers as half‑term boosts demand

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Riyadh Air unveils 15-route launch network, posing fresh threat to Emirates and Qatar Saudi-backed Riyadh Air has revealed an initial 15-destination network across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, according to a slot coordination report. The launch positions the new carrier to enter an already turbulent Gulf market and challenge incumbent Gulf hubs.

2026-03-14T06:45:18.479491-07:00

Riyadh Air unveils 15-route launch network, posing fresh threat to Emirates and Qatar

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Massive March storm triggers FAA ground stops at ATL and CLT, more than 1,800 U.S. flights canceled

Airline CEOs press Congress to fund DHS as unpaid TSA staff trigger long lines and cancellations

Drone strike ignites fuel-tank fire at Dubai airport; Emirates and foreign carriers temporarily suspend flights

Southwest pulls back from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles, refocusing on Midway, BWI and Reagan

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