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Five hurt after aircraft plunges 500ft ‘without warning’
The aircraft reportedly dropped 500ft in a ‘matter of seconds’ without warning due to ‘severe turbulence’
US braces for severe cold snap as 'bomb cyclone' forecast
Millions set to be affected by extreme winter weather over the coming days, with travellers warned to expect disruption
Icelandair leases additional aircraft to address flight backlog at Keflavik
Iceland’s only international airport has been beset by fierce winter weather this week, halting flights in and out of the country
Flights grounded as 'severe' weather conditions hit Iceland
According to the UK Foreign Office, high winds and icy road conditions are affecting transfers from Keflavik airport
Chile's Lascar volcano eruption triggers public alert
Minor tremors after 6km column of ash emitted from volcano near San Pedro de Atacama, a popular hiking destination
Stansted shuts runway as London airports hit by snow
Delays and cancellations too at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports
Manchester airport runways shut for several hours due to 'heavy snow'
Airport confirmed closure at around 9.30am on Saturday (10 December), with both runways reopening at around 11.30am
Hurricane Nicole: Flights cancelled and theme parks shut as Florida braces for impact
Tropical storm conditions and a ‘dangerous’ storm surge are expected to continue over portions of the north-west Bahamas
Hurricane Ian: Tui extends cancellations with storm expected to strengthen again
Hurricane-force winds expected across North and South Carolina on Friday (30 September)
Hurricane Ian: Airlines, cruise lines and theme parks brace for landfall in Florida
Hurricane Ian is due to hit the west coast of Florida on Wednesday after devastating western Cuba
Florida theme parks 'closely monitoring' Hurricane Ian
Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort operations and hours continuing as normal as storm bears down on west coast of Florida
Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida prompting FCDO alert
Governor Ron DeSantis warns state to brace for potential ’major disaster’
Gatwick warns of cancellations amid heavy rainfall
Parts of south-east England suffered poor weather conditions on Wednesday (17 August) causing flooding which has impacted flights and rail links
River lines buoyant despite European droughts
River cruise companies are reassuring clients they are monitoring the situation closely and amending itineraries accordingly
Pre-Covid era will be 'peak aviation emission period', govt vows
Grant Shapps lays out plan for aviation emissions to be less than in 2019 with Jet Zero Strategy
Health warning issued over Canary Islands heatwave
The islands’ health chiefs issued the emergency guidance on Friday (8 Juy)
Sydney placed on flood alert following record rains
Greater Sydney among several areas of New South Wales covered by flood watch
Storm Eunice hits half-term holiday travel
Flights grounded and trains disrupted as strong winds and rain batter much of the UK
Canary Islands airports back open amid huge sandstorm
The sandstorm is reportedly so big it can be seen in satellite images from space
Storm Dennis: Coach firm steps in to save school ski trips
Bakers Dolphin got nearly 50 youngsters on their way after their flight was cancelled
British Airways warns of potential Storm Dennis disruption
Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City could be affected by strong winds on Saturday
Warning issued as Storm Gloria batters Spain
There have been four deaths linked with the storm
Moscow fakes snow at tourist sites for New Year
Russia is experiencing its warmest December in nearly 140 years
Typhoon Tisoy grounds Manila flights
Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) hit the Philippines yesterday (2 December)