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Massive Delays Hit European Airports, Worst in Frankfurt and Madrid
Feb. 20 – 10:30 a.m. EST: Travelers heading to Germany, Spain and even Portugal this week should brace themselves for delays – especially passengers of Lufthansa and Iberia airlines – though other carriers are being affected. Many flights are being delayed and in some cases canceled altogether. How this Mess Got Started Airports with Worst … Read Massive Delays Hit European Airports, Worst in Frankfurt and Madrid
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Airport NewsNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of Feb. 13
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Posted In: Airline News, Airport News, Airport SecurityLufthansa Cancels More than 200 European Flights in/out of Frankfurt Airport
Germany’s flagship carrier Lufthansa has canceled well over 200 European flights departing from or arriving to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) today and tomorrow, but so far U.S. carriers are unaffected. Strike Cancels Flights at Europe’s 3rd-Busiest Airport The problem: a strike by ground workers at Frankfurt Airport over the issue of pay and job conditions, which … Read Lufthansa Cancels More than 200 European Flights in/out of Frankfurt Airport
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Airport NewsDespite Weekend Protests, Flights to Athens Unaffected
Although weekend anti-austerity protests in the capital city of Greece left several injured and scores of buildings damaged by fire, the demonstrations have so far not affected flights in or out of Athens International (ATH). No Protest-Related Delays at Athens Airport The airport, which sees more than 15 million passengers a year, is served by … Read Despite Weekend Protests, Flights to Athens Unaffected
Posted In: Airport News, InternationalCongress Passes $63 Billion Aviation Bill to Fund FAA, NextGen
The U.S. Senate passed what Reuters calls a ‘sweeping’ aviation bill that has now been sent to President Barack Obama for signing. The House of Representatives passed the measure last week. Why the Head of the FAA Resigned Ends Temporary Funding Bills for FAA The bill was a while in coming to fruition. Since 2007, … Read Congress Passes $63 Billion Aviation Bill to Fund FAA, NextGen
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