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Heathrow Airport Fire Disruption - What passengers should do
A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport (LHR) has caused the airport to suspend all flight operations on Friday, 21 March 2025. This has led to widespread flight cancellations, delays, and diversions. So far, the shutdown has affected roughly 300,000 passengers, making it one of the...
Joanna Teljeur, 21.03.2025
3 minutes read
SpaceX & Flight Delays: When Passengers Deserve Compensation
On March 5, 2025, SpaceX’s Starship exploded over the Caribbean Sea, disrupting approximately 240 flights across Florida airports as a result. Of the disruptions, 171 flights were delayed by 28 minutes on average, 28 flights were diverted, and 40 flights were put on airborne holding...
Joanna Teljeur, 19.03.2025
7 minutes read
What To Do If Your Airline Declares Bankruptcy
Over the last 15 years, 27 airlines have filed for bankruptcy. The most recent was Silver Airways that filed in December 2024. For passengers, airline bankruptcies can create a whirlwind of confusion, with last minute cancellations and no clear path for getting refunds or even a rebooking. ...
Joanna Teljeur, 17.03.2025
8 minutes read
What to Do When Airlines Deny Your Compensation Claim
You’ve submitted a compensation claim to the airline, and after weeks of waiting, you finally get a response saying that your claim has been denied. While this can be disheartening, it might help to know that claim denials and rejections happen all the time and for various reasons. Some...
Joanna Teljeur, 17.03.2025
6 minutes read
Belgium Airport Strikes: What to Do If Your Flight Is Affected
When are the Airport Worker Strikes in Belgium? On February 13th, airport workers in Belgium began a series of strikes to take place on the 13th of each month until an agreement has been reached. The Brussels Times reported that Brussels Airport (BRU) alone had cancelled 430 flights in...
24.02.2025
3 minutes read
