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Why Niger's Airspace Closure Is Good News For Ghana

Ghana is benefiting from flights rerouting through its airspace.

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Examined: The Impact Of Airspace Closures On Commercial Aviation

Airspace closures can have lasting impacts on airlines and customers.

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Niger Airspace Closure: What's The Latest?

Mali has suspended Air France's flight operations.

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British Airways Airbus A380 Johannesburg Services Are In Chaos

Over half of British Airways services between London and Johannesburg have faced significant delays amid airspace closures in Niger.

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Flights Route Around Niger As Airspace Remains Closed Following A Coup

This has affected all flights between Europe and most of sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Philippines Will Close Its Airspace For 6 Hours To Replace Old Equipment

The closure will occur during a period of low air traffic.

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How Chinese Airlines Are Benefitting From The Conflict In Ukraine

Several airlines can take a significant amount of time off the flight by flying through Russian airspace.

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NATO Summit Will Result In Temporary Flight Ban For Vilnius Airport

Held on an annual basis, this year's NATO Summit will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania and result in the halt of commercial flights.

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13 Years Ago This Week: How The Eruption Of Eyjafjallajökull Brought European Aviation To A Standstill

A brief history of the severe air space closure that nearly affected the whole continent.

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One Year Of War: How Russia’s War In Ukraine Is Affecting Aviation

Circumventous routes, fuel costs, airports slots, crewing problems: we take a look at some of the biggest impacts the war is having on airlines.

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Chinese Rocket Re-Entry Leads To Spanish Airspace Closure

Hundreds of flights were delayed, dozens were cancelled, and a handful were diverted after Spain closed parts of its airspace yesterday.

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The Skies Over London Will Fall Silent Today & Monday

Heathrow Airport expects flights to be impacted for just under two hours this afternoon.

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Finnair To Trim Fleet As Russian Airspace Remains Off Limits

The closure has significantly impacted the carrier's Asia-bound flights.

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Why TAP Air Portugal Hasn't Felt The Effect Of War In Ukraine

Airspace closures haven't affected the Portuguese flag carrier as much as some of its other European counterparts.

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Israel Extends Guarantee For Airlines Flying To Russia During Sanctions

Financial guarantees are expected to be extended for Israeli carriers who are struggling to maintain their regular insurance. 

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