Airbus has decided to ground more than 6,000 A320 jets to implement an urgent software update nearly a month after a JetBlue flight suddenly lost altitude mid-flight and sent at least 15 passengers to the hospital.

Europe's Airbus said on Friday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global fleet, threatening upheaval during the busiest travel weekend of the year in the United States and disruption worldwide.

An urgent software update for Airbus A320s could disrupt your travel plans. Here's how to check if your flight is affected and what to do if it's delayed or canceled.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday lifted all the restrictions it imposed on flights during the shutdown after staffing shortages at airports raised safety concerns, saying that normal operations can resume now that the shutdown has ended.

Experts recommend that travelers start researching alternatives as soon as they know they’re being diverted, especially if it's unclear how long the diversion will last.

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 with 177 passengers declared an emergency after a flap alert and landed safely back in Paris minutes after takeoff.

The Cincinnati Bengals' team flight hit a snag trying to get to their game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving, as they didn't land in the city until after midnight.

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