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American aviation is facing mass disruption today with 369 cancellations and 3,458 delays across major US airports, with Chicago O'Hare recording 169 cancellations and 509 delays — the worst in the country.

Sri Lanka surpassed 604,301 international visitors by March 8, 2026 — and five countries are driving the surge. From India to Russia to Germany, here's who's discovering Sri Lanka and why they can't get enough.

Over 915 flight disruptions hit 8 major European airports today — Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Munich, Dublin, Athens, Manchester, and Stockholm. Find out which airport is worst hit and what to do if your flight is affected.

Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air India are operating 344 flights across 50 countries from UAE, Qatar, and Oman, linking the US, Canada, Brazil, UK, India, Germany, and China with Toronto, Boston, London, São Paulo, Delhi, Frankfurt, and Beijing.

More than 70 flights have been cancelled at Denver International Airport over the past week, disrupting routes to Frankfurt, Montreal, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and dozens of regional destinations across the US.

46 flights cancelled across 7 Brazilian airports today, hitting Qatar Airways, Emirates, United Airlines, LATAM, Gol, and Azul. Routes to Doha, Dubai, Washington, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro all disrupted.

Air New Zealand has cancelled approximately 1,100 flights through early May 2026, affecting 44,000 passengers, as soaring fuel costs linked to Middle East disruptions force the airline to slash Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington services.

Air India is rolling out fuel surcharges in three phases from March 12, 2026, affecting domestic and international fares to Europe, North America, Australia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Here's exactly how much more you'll pay — and how to protect your existing booking.

India's Union Cabinet approved Madurai Airport's international status, opening doors for global airlines, competitive fares, and major regional connectivity expansion across Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Modi announced India's transformation into a global aviation gateway, with 160 airports now operational, UDAN scheme reaching 15 million passengers, and ambitious plans for sustainable aviation and domestic manufacturing.

Air India implements IATA's NDC 21.3 schema, becoming India's first carrier to offer real-time personalized fares and ancillary products directly to travel agents worldwide.

MENA travel giant Wingie has deployed an advanced AI-powered system designed to eliminate call center wait times by fully automating airline ticket refunds across the Middle East.