Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert. This video shows a traveler with a suitcase, appearing to head toward the airport.

Mexico: Heavy Rain Triggers Leaks and Flooding at Mexico City International Airport

Heavy rain hit Mexico City on Tuesday, April 7, leading to significant flooding and leaks at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM). The heavy rainfall caused water to pour through the ceilings of Terminal 1, impacting passenger areas and hallways.

Ireland: Storm Dave Knocks Out Power and Disrupts Flights Over Easter Weekend

Storm Dave struck Ireland over the Easter weekend, knocking out power to thousands of homes. The storm brought severe gusts and coastal flooding, particularly along the west and north coasts. Dublin Airport saw dozens of flights disrupted.

Ireland: Storm Dave Knocks Out Power and Disrupts Flights Over Easter Weekend 2

Storm Dave struck Ireland over the Easter weekend, knocking out power to thousands of homes. The storm brought severe gusts and coastal flooding, particularly along the west and north coasts. Dublin Airport saw dozens of flights disrupted.

US: TSA Staffing Shortage Causes Hours-Long Security Lines at Houston Airport 2

Airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines due to TSA staffing shortages amid the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This video shows long lines of passengers formed at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the hardest-hit airports in the country.

US: TSA Staffing Shortage Causes Hours-Long Security Lines at Houston Airport

Airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines due to TSA staffing shortages amid the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This video shows long lines of passengers formed at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the hardest-hit airports in the country.

US: Power Outage Halts Operations at Denver Airport, Hundreds of Flights Delayed

A power outage struck Denver International Airport on Wednesday morning, March 18, around 9:20 a.m. halting the airport's train system and triggering a ground stop. Power was restored at around 11:00 a.m., with full operations resuming around noon. By 5 p.m., 544 flights had been delayed and nine canceled. This video shows a long line of passengers at Terminal B after power came back.

Italy: Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Rome, Triggering Roof Leaks at Fiumicino Airport

A yellow weather alert was issued as a violent thunderstorm struck Rome on Thursday, March 12, causing widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption across several neighborhoods. Torrential rain turned streets into rivers and caused leaks inside terminals at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.

US: Long Security Lines at Houston Airport Amid TSA Staffing Crisis

Thousands of travelers endured hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday, March 8, as spring break traffic collided with a TSA staffing crisis. With personnel working without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown, wait times at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport were warned to exceed three hours. Airport officials advised travelers via social media to arrive four to five hours before their flights.

US: TSA Staffing Shortage Triggers Hours-Long Lines at New Orleans Airport

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) faced severe security delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Security lines stretched through multiple floors of the terminal and into the parking garage, amid an apparent TSA sickout during a partial government shutdown that left officers working without full pay.

US: Man Detained After Running Onto Active Runway at Phoenix Airport

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was detained Monday evening, February 23, after breaching security and running onto an active runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Pilots alerted air traffic control after spotting the individual approaching aircraft with his hands raised, prompting an immediate police response and a temporary disruption to airport operations.

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

Taiwan: Power Outage Hits Songshan Airport and Zhongshan District

On Monday, December 1, sudden power outages struck Songshan Airport and parts of Zhongshan District in Taipei. At the airport, the international terminal lost power at 1:36 PM, but backup generators kept check-in and customs operations running. Some escalators and VIP lounge lighting were briefly affected. Taipower confirmed a disconnected feeder line caused the outage, which was fully restored by 2:48 PM. No flights were disrupted. In Zhongshan District, residents experienced both power and internet outages, affecting 4,698 users. Social media users shared reactions highlighting the sudden disruption and inconvenience.

US: Aircraft Deiced at Rochester Airport as Lake-Effect Snow Impacts Western NY

Workers deiced aircraft at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, on November 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., as lake-effect snow impacts the region.

US: Storm Lashes Northern California With High Winds, Travel Disruptions

A powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, November 5. Gusts reached up to around 90 mph in parts of Northern California, disrupting flights at San Francisco International Airport and prompting high wind warnings across coastal and mountain areas.

Netherlands: Storm Benjamin Whips Up Rough Seas and Strong Winds 2

Storm Benjamin battered the Netherlands on Thursday, October 23, with powerful winds of up to 120 km/h whipping up rough seas along the western coast. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport canceled dozens of flights, while Dutch Railways reduced services for safety. The KNMI issued a Code Orange alert, warning of falling trees and property damage.

Netherlands: Storm Benjamin Whips Up Rough Seas and Strong Winds

Storm Benjamin battered the Netherlands on Thursday, October 23, with powerful winds of up to 120 km/h whipping up rough seas along the western coast. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport canceled dozens of flights, while Dutch Railways reduced services for safety. The KNMI issued a Code Orange alert, warning of falling trees and property damage.

US: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding, Flight Delays in Las Vegas

The remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla hit Las Vegas, bringing heavy rain on Friday, October 10, causing flash flooding and prompting a swift water rescue. The storm led to significant travel disruption, with flights departing Harry Reid International Airport facing average delays of about an hour.

Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Haneda Airport Old Hangar, Flights Unaffected 2

A large fire broke out at an old hangar undergoing demolition on the premises of Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Monday morning, September 29. Authorities have confirmed that the incident has not caused any delays or disruption to flight operations. This is a developing story.

Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Haneda Airport Old Hangar, Flights Unaffected

A large fire broke out at an old hangar undergoing demolition on the premises of Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Monday morning, September 29. Authorities have confirmed that the incident has not caused any delays or disruption to flight operations. This is a developing story.

Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Haneda Airport Old Hangar, Flights Unaffected 3

A large fire broke out at an old hangar undergoing demolition on the premises of Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Monday morning, September 29. Authorities have confirmed that the incident has not caused any delays or disruption to flight operations. This is a developing story.

US: Lightning Illuminates Night Sky of Denver

On Tuesday, September 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, which included the potential for tornadoes, for several counties on the Eastern Plains of Colorado. The watch was in effect until 9 p.m. The storms led to significant travel disruption, with 525 flights delayed and one canceled at Denver International Airport (DIA).

RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 8

Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to thousands of homes, grounding flights, and prompting emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 7

Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to thousands of homes, grounding flights, and prompting emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 6

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, leaving thousands homes without power, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 5

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, leaving thousands homes without power, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 4

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Water Gushes Out Of Manhole in Tokyo Amid Severe Rainfall

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides. This video shows floodwater gushing out of a manhole in Meguro Ward, Tokyo.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 3

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Japan: Storms Hit Tokyo and Surrounding Areas, Causing Floods and Power Outages 2

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides.

Italy: Passenger Sets Fire at Milan Malpensa Airport

A passenger set fire and caused damage with a hammer to a check-in area at the Malpensa Airport Terminal 1 in Milan on Wednesday, August 20, causing partial evacuation and flight disruptions. Emergency services quickly contained the blaze, and the suspect was taken into custody.

France: Massive Tire Fire Sends Toxic Smoke Over Nice and Airport

Thick toxic smoke covered Nice’s west side and the airport overnight after a tire warehouse and several cars caught fire late Thursday, August 14. Around 80 firefighters responded, evacuating nearby residents and closing roads while battling the blaze, which was brought under control in the early hours. No injuries were reported, though residents described a strong, acrid smell and loud explosions.

UK: Technical Issue Shuts Road Tunnel to Heathrow Terminal, Triggers Major Congestion

A technical issue forced the closure of a road tunnel to Heathrow Airport’s Terminals 2 and 3 on Tuesday, August 5, causing major congestion and long lines. Some passengers abandoned their vehicles and walked with luggage. The tunnel later reopened, but delays persisted, and travelers were urged to allow extra time and use public transportation.

Australia: Chaos at Brisbane Airport After Security Issue Triggers Re-Screening

Chaos unfolded at Brisbane Airport on Monday, August 4, after a malfunctioning metal detector at the domestic terminal forced all passengers to undergo re-screening. The incident resulted in flight delays.

France: Smoke Blankets Marseille as Wildfire Rages Nearby 2

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille in southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, close shutters, and avoid roads as thick smoke blanketed the Mediterranean city.

France: Smoke Blankets Marseille as Wildfire Rages Nearby

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille in southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, close shutters, and avoid roads as thick smoke blanketed the Mediterranean city.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel 4

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. The blaze is believed to have started when a vehicle caught fire on the A7 motorway. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel 2

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. The blaze is believed to have started when a vehicle caught fire on the A7 motorway. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

France: Blaze Near Marseille Spreads Rapidly, Disrupts Travel 3

A wildfire broke out near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. The blaze is believed to have started when a vehicle caught fire on the A7 motorway. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors, close shutters, and avoid using the roads.

Spain: Chaos at Madrid–Barajas Airport Due to Passport Control Collapse

Chaos erupted at Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Airport on Wednesday, July 2, when passport control operations collapsed. Hundreds of passengers missed their flights due to extended wait times. The disruption appears to have stemmed from a shortage of police officers at passport control, coupled with a computer malfunction.

US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic 4

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.

US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic 3

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.

US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic 2

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.