Canada, U.K.: Zoom Airlines Shuts Down - August 28, 2008

Hundreds of passengers were stranded Thursday in Canada and Britain when Zoom Airlines, a cash-strapped small Canadian carrier, shut down after creditors grounded its leased planes.

Nationwide Flight Delay Alert - August 26, 2008

Every major airport in the United States was experiencing flight delays Tuesday afternoon because of a communications breakdown at a Federal Aviation Administration facility, the administration said.

Typhoon Nuri Hits Hong Kong and China - August 22, 2008

Hong Kong was buffeted by gale force winds on Friday as typhoon Nuri churned toward the major financial hub, with most of the city and its markets shut down ahead of a direct hit by its worst typhoon in five years.

Spanair Crash in Madrid - August 20, 2008

A Spanish airliner bound for the Canary Islands swerved off the runway while departing from Madrid's Barajas airport Wednesday and caught fire, killing at least 45 people, the Interior Ministry said.

AirTran Increases Luggage Fees - August 20, 2008

AirTran Airways has announced it will raise fees for second checked bags to $25 starting Sept. 18 for travel booked after Aug. 14.

Florida Tropicla Storm Warning - August 19, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay is currently passing through the south of Florida. Officials advise against nonessential travel to the southwestern coast of Florida from Flamingo to Tarpon Springs.

Baggage Handlers Strike Forces Flight Cancellations at Brussels Airport - August 11, 2008

A strike by baggage handlers and others personnel brought Brussels airport to a virtual standstill on Monday, airport officials said.

Lufthansa, Union Agree to Deal to End Strike - August 1, 2008

A strike lasting several days will end on Saturday after Lufthansa and the Verdi union reached a deal, according to the Reuters news agency.

Lufthansa Cancels More International Flights on Fourth Day of Strike - July 31, 2008

Travelers destined for the Olympics are a top priority for Lufthansa, the airline said Thursday, after it canceled another 28 international flights as a walkout by ground crew entered its fourth day.

Software Glitch Causes Flight Delays, Baggage Problems at JFK - July 31, 2008

A software glitch that snarled air traffic and caused baggage pileups at John F. Kennedy International Airport stretched into Thursday, with more flight cancellations expected.

Delta Raises Fee for a Second Bag - July 30, 2008

Delta Air Lines said Tuesday that it was doubling, to $50, the fee for checking a second bag, three months after airlines initially began imposing the charge.

Strike Planned at Main Airports in Brazil - July 29, 2008

Mathaba News reported flights at Brazil's main commercial airports could be disrupted during a strike planned on Wednesday, 30 July, by employees of the Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company. The company is responsible for airport administration.

Pilot Strike Hits Hundreds Of Lufthansa Flights - July 23, 2008

Lufthansa cancelled almost 1,000 regional flights at subsidiaries Eurowings and CityLine as pilots walked out in a pay dispute.

Hurricane Warning Issued for Texas Coast - July 22, 2008

Hurricane warnings were issued late Monday for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts, meaning hurricane conditions were expected in those areas by the end of Tuesday. Nonessential travel to this area should be avoided.

Midwest Airlines Announces Cuts to Schedule, Effective September 8, 2008 - July 21, 2008

Citing the struggle with rising fuel costs, Midwest Airlines has announced it will cut its flight schedule, dropping flights to leisure destinations and retaining departures to core business destinations on which the company built its base.