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The Independent
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Torrential rains shut down flights at Mexico City airport for second day
Torrential rains have forced Mexico City 's main airport to shut down flights for hours for the second consecutive day, stirring chaos in one of Latin America 's busiest airports. The flight disruptions come as the Mexican capital experiences one of its heaviest rainy seasons in years, leading to constant flooding in other parts of the city. After suspending all flights for at least four hours early Tuesday, aeronautic authorities said they were able to get one runway up and running, but that vast majority of them remained out of service. Around 20,000 passengers were impacted by flight cancellations, delays and rerouting, according to airport authorities. Passengers have reported numerous cancellations and delays this week as heavy rains continue to fall on the Mexican capital. Alicia Nicanor, 69, said her Sunday flight to the northern city of Tijuana was cancelled and when she returned Tuesday morning for her early morning flight, it was also cancelled. 'I told them I have to go, because I have an important appointment with my doctor, but they didn't listen," she said. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada said that heavy rains on Sunday flooded the city's main plaza, known as the Zócalo, with more than 3 inches, much of which poured down in just 20 minutes. It broke a record set in 1952. Meanwhile, videos from the city's south show floating cars on flooded streets turned into flowing rivers, even becoming the subject of internet memes. The flooding has fueled criticism by some in the capital, who say they are a sign of larger infrastructure failures by the city's government. ____
Khaleej Times
16-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
More Dubai-bound flights from India hit by delays, cancellations
Flight disruptions on the India–Dubai route continued on Wednesday, compounding the frustration of hundreds of travellers already grappling with recurring delays and operational snags. In the latest incident, an Air India Express flight from Lucknow to Dubai was cancelled on Wednesday morning after a technical fault was detected. Flight IX 193, scheduled to depart at 8.45am from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, was carrying 160 passengers and eight crew members. The pilot reportedly noticed the issue after starting the engine and promptly alerted airline officials and air traffic control. 'They tried to fix the issue, but it couldn't be resolved, forcing the airline to cancel the flight,' said R. Khan, a passenger travelling with his family. Flight tracking data confirms the cancellation. Khan added that some passengers were accommodated in hotels, while others were offered refunds or assured seats on alternative flights. On the same day (Wednesday) fresh delays hit Jaipur International Airport. SpiceJet's flight SG 57 to Dubai, scheduled to take off at 9.30am, was delayed by more than seven hours and eventually departed at 4.35pm. The delay was attributed to the late arrival of the inbound aircraft, SG 58, from Dubai, which itself had departed nearly six hours behind schedule. The disruptions come just days after Khaleej Times reported a string of delays on the Jaipur–Dubai route over the weekend, with passengers on some flights waiting for up to nine hours.
News.com.au
23-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Qatar Airways reinstates all flights after Iranian strikes on US air base
Australian travellers are being warned to closely monitor their flight schedules after several planes were diverted and an airline suspended all flights amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iran launched an attack on the US' Al Udied Airbase in Qatar overnight, following the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities days earlier. The attack was thwarted without casualties, Qatari authorities have said. Qatar Airways temporarily suspended all flights in the wake of the attack, due to the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar. 'We are working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support any passengers that have been impacted, and will resume operations when the airspace reopens,' the airline said in an online statement. 'The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.' The airline has since confirmed it was reinstating its flights as the airspace reopened. Additional staff have been deployed at Hamad Interational Airport and other airports to assist passengers affected by the delays and cancelled flights. 'As operations resume, we anticipate significant delays to our flight schedule,' the spokesman said. 'We would advise passengers to check or the Qatar Airways mobile application ahead of travel.' The temporary closure of the Qatari airspace forced several flights from Australia to divert to other countries. A Virgin Australia spokesman told NewsWire two flights operated by Qatar Airways had been diverted on the way to Doha. Flight VA1 (Sydney–Doha) was diverted to Bengaluru and VA15 (Brisbane–Doha) diverted to Muscat. The flight from Sydney to Doha was forced to perform a U-turn halfway through the flight, before landing in Bengaluru in India. 'Both aircraft landed safely,' they said. 'Guest recovery is being co-ordinated by Qatar Airways, including support on the ground and assistance with onward travel arrangements.' Qantas flights have also been impacted by the closures, with one flight from Perth to London being diverted to Singapore, carrying 199 passengers and 14 crew. 'Due to airspace closures and congestion through the Middle East resulting in air traffic restrictions, QF9 (Perth-London) has been diverted to Singapore and QF33 (Perth-Paris) is returning to Perth,' the spokesman told NewsWire. 'We continue to monitor airspace availability closely and will alter our schedule as required. 'We thank our customers for their patience and understanding.' The Qantas spokesman said all passengers and crew would be provided overnight accommodation. The diverted flight will impact another flight's departure, due to a lack of aircraft on the round, with recovery being assessed. The QF33 flight from Perth to France has returned to Perth, carrying 216 passengers and 14 crew, while the QF1 flight from Singapore to London is continuing as scheduled, and is travelling north of the impacted airspace. The Qantas spokesman said the QF2 flight from Singapore to Sydney is not affected. Passengers scheduled to travel on Virgin Australia flights between Australia and Doha are advised to closely monitor their flight information. Doha is one of the major stopovers for Australians travelling to Europe, which is entering its summer season. One Australian who was planning to fly to Dublin on Tuesday told Today he saw 'lights coming from the distance' as missiles hit the skies. 'And at first it sort of it felt like sort of dull fireworks there, with a bit of rumblings going off,' he said. On Tuesday morning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned Iran's strikes on the US bases of Qatar and Iraq, reiterating calls for 'de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy'. 'There have been disruptions to flights with temporary airspace closures in the region,' she said. 'Closure of airspace around transit hubs may impact flights globally, causing delays and cancellations. Australians travelling should seek updates from their airlines and follow (Smartraveller). 'Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre 1300 555 135 (within Australia) and +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas).'
Condé Nast Traveler
23-06-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
Traveling to Dubai? Here's the Latest on Airspace Closures and Flight Disruptions
In response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the US Department of State has issued a security alert advising US citizens to exercise increased caution while traveling abroad. Several countries in the Middle East temporarily closed their airspace on Monday, June 23 amid recent developments in the region. In Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates, however, daily life continues uninterrupted. That said, several foreign governments have recently updated their travel advice to the UAE to acknowledge heightened regional risks and potential for flight disruptions. Here's what travelers need to know right now. This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Are flights operating normally into and out of Dubai? A substantial number of flights to and from Dubai were delayed and canceled on Monday. Following the temporary closure of Qatar airspace, all Qatar Airways flights have been suspended until further notice. The UAE appears to have temporarily closed and reopened its airspace, according to the flight tracker Flightradar24. At least four flights to Dubai have been diverted to airports in India and Egypt, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows. At the time of writing, 388 flights scheduled to arrive at or depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Monday have been delayed, per FlightAware. Passengers flying with airlines based in the Middle East, including Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Qatar Airways, should confirm the status of their flight with their airline. For real-time updates, follow your carrier on social media platforms such as X. Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) airports are currently operating as normal. The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security activated its emergency airport protocol last week to ensure continuity across immigration, baggage handling, and ground support for connecting travelers in case of unexpected flight diversions. What are foreign governments advising? UK The UK government updated the safety and security section of its travel advisory to the UAE on Sunday, June 22 to include information on escalating regional risks: 'Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran have the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning including since US military strikes against Iran on June 22,' the notice says. 'There is a possibility of travel disruption, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights, and other unanticipated travel impacts.' Travelers are encouraged to stay informed by monitoring the news, being vigilant, and following any advice from local authorities. US The US travel alert for the UAE has not been upgraded since January 6, 2025. It remains at a Level 2 warning, advising US citizens to 'exercise increased caution in the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of terrorism and missile or drone attacks.' The US government notes that visitors 'generally find a safe and secure environment in the UAE." A broader worldwide security alert issued by the US on Sunday, June 22 advises US citizens to exercise increased caution abroad and warns of the potential for travel disruptions and demonstrations—but there's no suggestion that the UAE, or Dubai specifically, has become unsafe to visit. India India's Ministry of External Affairs has not issued any advisory against travel to the UAE and travel between the two countries continues uninterrupted. India is one of the UAE's largest travel markets, and routes between the two countries remain busy as usual. Canada The Canadian government updated its travel advice for the UAE on June 22, warning Canadian citizens to 'exercise a high degree of caution in the United Arab Emirates due to ongoing hostilities in the region and the threat of terrorism.'
Khaleej Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Israel-Iran conflict: UAE issues important advisory to citizens, residents, visitors
[Editor's Note: Follow the KT live blog for live updates on the Israel-Iran conflict.] With the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran impacting flights in the region, the UAE has issued an important advisory to citizens, residents and visitors in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) urged everyone to contact their airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules as disruptions may occur due to the evolving situation in the region. The Ministry also advised UAE nationals currently staying in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Israel to register with the 'Twajudi' service to ensure access to support and emergency updates. UAE citizens can also contact the ministry on 0097180024 in case of emergencies, MoFA added. The ministry said that these measures are part of its commitment to safeguarding the well-being of its citizens abroad and maintaining effective communication during periods of heightened uncertainty.
