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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Delta passengers were delayed by 2 days after their flight diverted when an on-board oven caught fire

A Delta Air Lines plane diverted after an oven caught fire on board, forcing some passengers to wait two days before continuing their journey. Flight 55 took off from Lagos, Nigeria, shortly after noon last Tuesday, headed for Atlanta. However, less than 40 minutes after takeoff, the Airbus A330 U-turned while over Ghana. It descended and landed in Ghana's capital, Accra, just over an hour after first lifting off.
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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Flights cancelled at European airports following 'cyber-related disruption'

A cyber-related disruption to Collins Aerospace's MUSE check-in and baggage-drop software has caused delays and cancellations at major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and Heathrow.
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fromwww.thelocal.es
2 weeks ago

Ongoing security strike causes chaos at Madrid-Barajas Airport

Security staff strike at Madrid-Barajas Terminal 4 caused major queues and delays, with long waits, missed flights, and demands for pay and a Madrid bonus.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Travel nightmare as Amtrak outage leaves commuters stranded

Amtrak is experiencing a major system outage, affecting its booking services and leaving travelers stranded. The nationwide passenger railway network, which spans more than 750 miles coast to coast, began encountering issues around 12 p.m. ET. Commuters reported being unable to purchase tickets through the Amtrak app or website, causing delays and uncertainty for those planning to travel. App users are seeing alerts that say: 'Let's try again. 'We are temporarily unable to process your request.'
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

NJ Transit Strike Ends All Train Service Including Newark Airport Line-Here's What the 'Critical' Advisory Means for Travelers

Travelers at Newark Airport face delays from air traffic control staffing issues and NJ Transit strike affecting transport access.
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