US Government Shutdown Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

International

More than 750 flights across the United States were cancelled on Friday amid growing operational disruption caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The cancellations began late Thursday and affected several major airports, including those in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas.

International

US Plans 10% Flight Cuts at 40 Airports Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce flights by up to 10 per cent at 40 major U.S. airports if the ongoing government shutdown continues. Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, said the cuts would begin this Friday and be phased in gradually, starting at 4 per cent and reaching 10 per […]

International

India And China Resume Direct Flights Amid Thaw In Ties

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Direct flights between India and China resumed on October 26 after a gap of more than five years, marking a step toward normalising relations. The first service was operated by IndiGo on the Kolkata–Guangzhou route, reconnecting the two Asian neighbours after years of disruption. Flight Resumption Details The suspension had been in place since the […]

International

Fire at Dhaka Airport, Flights Suspended

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

A fire broke out in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, leading to a temporary suspension of all flights. Authorities later brought the situation under control, and operations resumed after nearly six hours. Cargo Section Damaged The blaze began in the airport’s cargo village near Gate 8. Fire services, […]

International

India, China to Resume Direct Flights by Late October

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

The Government of India has announced that direct passenger flights between India and China will resume by late October 2025, after more than five years of suspension. The suspension began in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions along the India-China border. According to the announcement, airlines will restart services on designated routes subject […]

National

Air India, IndiGo Arrange Special Flights Amid Nepal Unrest

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport resumed operations on September 10, 2025, following temporary closure due to mass protests led by Gen Z activists opposing a social media ban. The airport had been shut since September 9, when protesters set fires nearby and disrupted flights. Special Flights Deployed In response, Air India and IndiGo have initiated special […]

International

India and China to Resume Flights and Border Trade

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

India and China have agreed to restart direct passenger flights between the two countries. The decision was announced during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi. Air services were suspended in 2020 following the Galwan Valley clash and pandemic restrictions, leaving business and student communities dependent on third-country transit routes. Border Trade

International

India, China to Resume Direct Flights Soon

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

India and China are preparing to restart direct passenger flights as early as next month, marking the end of a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and was prolonged by border tensions. Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo have been instructed to prepare for potential operations on short notice. An official […]

National

Delhi–Manila Direct Flights Start October 1

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Air India will begin direct non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila starting October 1, 2025. This marks a major step in connecting India and the Philippines, reviving a route that has been inactive for over a decade. Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details The airline will operate five flights per week on this route—on Mondays, Wednesdays, […]

International

UK Radar Glitch Cancels Over 120 Flights

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

A major radar system glitch disrupted flight operations across the United Kingdom on July 30, grounding aircraft at key airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and London City. The issue originated at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) control centre in Swanwick and was resolved by switching to a backup system within 20 minutes. […]