The hacks at four North American airports raised fresh concerns over the security of noncritical but highly visible airport infrastructure. The airports said the disruption was minimal.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit
The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.
Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit
The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong province.
Passengers Report Delays at Canadian Airports After Tech Outage
Immigration inspection kiosks were offline at major airports in Montreal, Toronto and Calgary. Some passengers said they were stranded on planes.
Some Flights Are Delayed at London Stansted Airport After Small Fire
The airport’s security area was closed overnight to protect passengers from smoke. It reopened just before dawn, but a spokesman said there would be flight disruptions.
Cyberattack Forces Brussels Airport to Cancel More Flights
The announcement signaled that delays and cancellations, which snarled traffic at major European travel hubs over the weekend, would continue into a third day.
Cyberattack Slows Check-Ins and Threatens Delays at European Airports
A disruption to check-in and boarding systems at airports in Berlin, Brussels and London threatened to snarl travel.
What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France
The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.
Amid Tourism Boom, Disruptions at Greenland Airport Create a ‘Perfect Storm’
Problems with passenger screening led to a disruption in international flight service to and from Nuuk, a snag in the island’s quest to attract more tourists.
The Middle East tries to untangle travel after attacks and airspace closures.
Nearly half of all Qatar Airways flights were canceled on Tuesday, causing headaches and confusion around the world.
Air India Cuts International Flights After Crash Causes Chaos
The move came a day after Indian officials told the airline to improve its operations, and as delays and canceled flights are drawing complaints from passengers.
Teachers Protest in Mexico City Shuts Down Airport
Flights were briefly halted, delaying travel for thousands, as security forces swarmed into passenger terminals in an effort to assert order.
