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Passenger Injured after Power Bank Explodes at Melbourne Airport

Nov 7, 2025

A man in his 50s suffered burns to his legs and fingers after a portable charger in his pocket overheated and caught fire at a Qantas Airways lounge in Melbourne, Australia. The blaze filled the lounge with smoke, prompting the evacuation…

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Lithuania Closes Airport Again Over Belarus Balloons

Oct 31, 2025

Vilnius Airport in Lithuania was closed for the sixth time this month after weather balloons from neighboring Belarus entered its airspace. Authorities said flights were suspended for three hours as a safety precaution. Officials claim…

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Massive Flight Disruptions in Germany as Airport Workers Strike

Mar 10, 2025

A 24-hour strike by public and ground handling workers at 11 German airports has led to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights, affecting more than 510,000 passengers. The strike, organized by the Ver.di labor union,…

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Strikes Disrupt Flights at Two Major German Airports

Feb 24, 2025

Employees at Düsseldorf and Cologne Bonn airports have launched a 24-hour warning strike, causing significant flight disruptions. The strike, called by the Ver.di union, follows failed wage negotiations affecting over 2.5 million…

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Passenger Plane Overturns at Toronto Airport, Eight Injured

Feb 18, 2025

A Delta Air Lines passenger plane flying from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned after landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Initial reports indicate that eight people were injured. Emergency teams responded quickly, and all…

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Hezbollah Supporters Attack UN Officials during Protest in Lebanon

Feb 15, 2025

Hezbollah supporters, who took to the streets to protest Lebanon’s refusal to allow an Iranian plane to land in Beirut and clashed with the Lebanese army near Rafik Hariri International Airport, set fire to vehicles belonging to the United…

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Private Jet Crashes at Arizona Airport, One Dead

Feb 11, 2025

A Learjet 35A private jet skidded off the runway at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona and crashed into a parked Gulfstream 200, killing one person and injuring four others. According to the Scottsdale Fire Department, the crash occurred after…

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Two Women Detained for Baggage Theft at Athens Airport

Jan 16, 2025

Police at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport detained two women, aged 38 and 36, accused of stealing suitcases from the baggage claim area. Authorities reported that at least eight suitcases had been…

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ACTC Prevents Runway Collision in Los Angeles

Dec 30, 2024

A potential disaster was averted at Los Angeles International Airport when air traffic controllers stopped a Key Lime Air jet that entered an active runway as a Delta Airlines Airbus A321 was taking off. The jet, carrying Gonzaga…

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Barcelona Airport Floods Disrupt Travel Amid Severe Rains

Nov 4, 2024

Severe rainfall in Catalonia, Spain, flooded Barcelona International Airport, submerging the passenger terminal, runway, and parking areas. Numerous flights were canceled, and rail access was halted, while airport authorities established a…

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