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US Government Shutdown Sparks Major Flight Delays

The ongoing US government shutdown causes significant flight disruptions at key airports including LaGuardia and Newark, raising safety concerns as air traffic controllers work without pay.

Muslim man barred from escorting wife at airport over hijab

A Muslim man was prevented from accompanying his wife through airport security in Sidney, Montana, after officials cited concerns about her hijab, sparking allegations of religious discrimination and raising questions about airport security protocols.

Storm Amy Causes Airport Chaos Across UK

Britain's holiday plans are in turmoil as Storm Amy batters the nation, causing widespread flight cancellations and severe delays at major airports including Manchester and Bristol.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Delta planes collide at LaGuardia Airport

A dramatic ground collision between two Delta Air Lines aircraft at LaGuardia Airport forced emergency evacuations and sparked major disruption, with one passenger describing the chaos as 'absolute madness'.

Heathrow Airport Car Park Fire: Emergency Response

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Heathrow Airport as firefighters tackled a major car park blaze, with emergency services rushing to contain the flames at Britain's premier aviation gateway.

Stansted Airport fire forces partial evacuation

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Stansted Airport as a fire in the departure lounge triggered a full-scale emergency response and partial evacuation, causing significant disruption for travellers.

Cheshire ICU Crisis: Hospitals at 100% Capacity

Exclusive report reveals a severe capacity crisis in Cheshire's intensive care units, with Knutsford's hospital at 100% occupancy. Health leaders issue urgent warnings as patient demand soars.

Gatwick Airport's Second Runway Approved for Takeoff

Gatwick Airport has received the green light for a second runway, unlocking billions in economic growth and transforming it into a two-runway airport for the first time. The decision promises new jobs and increased flight capacity.

Heathrow & Brussels Airports Hit By Major IT Meltdown

Passenger chaos erupts at two of Europe's busiest hubs, Heathrow and Brussels airports, as a crippling IT system failure grounds flights and causes massive security queue delays. Travel plans are thrown into disarray.

Dublin Airport Evacuation: Terminal 1 Security Alert

Dublin Airport's Terminal 1 was evacuated following a significant security breach. Hundreds of passengers were forced outside as emergency protocols were activated. Latest updates on disruptions and investigations.

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