Airlines halt many Middle East flights
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Hollywood-based Silver Airways abruptly canceled all flights early June 11, telling passengers going to or from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the other airports it services to check with their credit card companies for refunds.
Figures show thousands of EasyJet and Ryanair flights were cancelled "at short notice" as experts moved to find out which airline is most likely to scupper travel plans. According to Which?, between October 2023 and September 2024, easyJet cancelled 0.9% of flights up to 24 hours before planned departure time, while the figure for Ryanair was 0.2%.
During this period, EasyJet cancelled 1,759 flights with less than a day's notice, whereas Ryanair cancelled 313 flights in the same timeframe. Which? also reported that 67% of EasyJet flights that did take off departed within 15 minutes of the planned time, compared to 65% for Ryanair.
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The Express Tribune on MSNSeven flights cancelled after Iran strikesAccording to airport sources, in view of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, seven flights were canceled on Saturday, including Najaf to Karachi, Baku to Lahore, and Karachi to Jeddah flights.
The popular budget airlines have cancelled more than 2,000 flights with less than 24 hours notice for passengers
New federal rules ensure passengers are entitled to refunds, meals, and even hotel stays when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman revealed updated schedules with flights to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran suspended in many circumstances. UAE carriers also announced significant disruption to travel in the region. Airports across Saudi Arabia, and airlines operating in the Kingdom, announced expected travel disruption.
According to Which?, between October 2023 and September 2024, easyJet cancelled 0.9% of flights up to 24 hours before planned departure time, while the figure for Ryanair was 0.2%