United Airlines Resolves Technology Issue That Grounded US Flights
United Airlines resolved a technology issue that grounded flights nationwide, causing delays at major hubs; residual delays expected.
Category : Transport
A30 in Devon Closed for Hours After Serious Crash
A30 in Devon closed for hours after vehicle flips onto roof; police investigate serious crash near Exeter.
Man Dies After A55 Collision in Flintshire
Man dies in single-vehicle crash on A55 in Halkyn, Flintshire; police appeal for witnesses.
Mass Flight Cancellations at Amsterdam Schiphol Continue for Fifth Day
Over 2,000 flights cancelled at Amsterdam Schiphol due to winter weather, affecting UK passengers for fifth day. KLM cancels flights from Manchester.
American Airlines Flight Diverts After Pilots Mistake Static for Intrusion
American Airlines flight to LA diverts to Omaha after pilots mistake static for cockpit intrusion attempt.
Six Firefighters Injured in London Fire Engine Collision
Six firefighters were hospitalised after two fire engines crashed in central London while responding to an incident.
Heathrow Terminal 4 Reopens After Hazardous Material Scare
Heathrow Terminal 4 reopens after hazardous material scare; no adverse substance found, 20 people treated for minor injuries.
Ground stops lifted at DC airports after ‘strong smell’ at control tower
FAA lifted ground stops at DC-area airports after a strong smell at a control tower caused delays; second such incident in two weeks.
Australia's 2024 Road Deaths Reach 1,300, Highest in 12 Years
Australia's road deaths hit 1,300 in 2024, a 12-year high, with pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist fatalities rising sharply.
Ryanair Cuts 17 Million Spain Seats in Airport Fee Dispute
Ryanair cancels flights to Vigo and Tenerife North, closes Santiago base, cutting 17 million Spain seats over airport fee dispute.
Euston Station Fire Disrupts North London Rail Services
Fire in Primrose Hill disrupts trains to/from London Euston, affecting services across the west coast mainline. Services resumed by 4pm.
Hammersmith Bridge Repair Costs Soar to £250m, Raising Fears of Permanent Closure
Hammersmith Bridge repair costs soar to £250m, raising fears it may never reopen to vehicles amid funding stalemate.
Ryanair Rejects £240 Refund After Storm Diverts Flight 160 Miles
Ryanair initially refused a £240 refund after a Storm Amy diversion left passengers stuck for six hours, later backtracking and agreeing to reimburse costs.
Drunk Passenger Disrupts Ryanair Flight to Bristol, Causing Mid-Air Standoff
A drunk passenger on a Ryanair flight from Krakow to Bristol caused a mid-air standoff, refusing to sit down and clashing with crew, leading to police removal.
UK and EU Face Flight Cancellations Amid Jet Fuel Shortage
Jet fuel shortages could cause flight cancellations in UK and EU within three weeks if Strait of Hormuz oil flows do not resume.
United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 Runs Off Runway in Houston
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 ran off the runway in Houston, the latest in a series of safety incidents involving Boeing planes.
Widow Buries Husband in Unmarked Grave After Cape Verde Death
A British widow was forced to bury her husband in an unmarked grave in Cape Verde after he died from suspected food poisoning days into a TUI holiday, as lawyers report 600 cases of illness linked to the islands.
UK Drivers Face £300 Fines for Winter Windscreen Mistake
UK drivers risk £300 fines for using non-approved windscreen repairers in winter; check insurance excess to avoid costly mistakes.
Air India Flight Diverts to Heathrow After Mid-Air Emergency Amid Snow Chaos
Air India flight AI117 declares mid-air emergency, diverts to Heathrow due to snow at Birmingham Airport.
Passenger Causes Two-Hour Flight Delay After Vaping in Toilet
A 21-year-old passenger caused a two-hour delay to a Ryanair flight after allegedly vaping in the toilet, leading to police removal and a ban.
Storm Goretti: Heavy Snow Strands 1,000 at Birmingham Airport
Storm Goretti brings worst snowfall in a decade, stranding 1,000 at Birmingham Airport and leaving thousands without power.
BMW 3 Series Named UK's Best Used Car of the Year
Auto Express panel unanimously names BMW 3 Series as best used car in UK, citing variety of body styles and specs.
Snow and Ice Warnings Continue Across UK Causing Travel Chaos
Snow and ice warnings continue across the UK, causing travel chaos with stranded motorists, school closures, and flight cancellations.
Sydney Rail Chaos: Premier Orders Review After Wire Collapse Causes Major Delays
Sydney rail chaos continues after wire collapse; Premier Minns orders independent review, warns of delays and urges working from home.
Edge Lane delays 'until further notice' after fuel spillage
Police have closed lanes on Edge Lane, Liverpool, due to a fuel spillage, causing queueing traffic and delays 'until further notice' on the eastbound carriageway.
Easter Getaway: 21m Cars on Roads Despite Fuel Price Surge
UK faces busiest Easter on roads in four years with 21m leisure trips planned despite fuel price surge due to Middle East conflict.
Free Weekend Public Transport for Victorians This Summer
Victorians get free weekend public transport for two months from December as a thank you for Metro Tunnel disruptions, costing $15m.
Three Britons Among 16 Killed in Lisbon Funicular Crash
Three Britons are among 16 killed in a Lisbon funicular crash. Investigators rule out sabotage, focus on mechanical issues.
30km/h Speed Limits Could Protect Cyclists Without Delaying Cars, Study Finds
RMIT study finds reducing residential speed limits to 30km/h protects cyclists and boosts cycling without delaying cars, as Victoria considers new laws.
New Direct Oslo-Berlin Train Service to Launch in 2028
Direct Oslo-Berlin train service to launch in 2028, connecting capitals via Hamburg and Copenhagen with twice-daily round trips.
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