Why do planes keep circling before landing? The UN has a plan to fix it
What was announced
Air traffic delays cost billions and turn journeys into ordeals. Some countries are already proving that better coordination saves thousands of flying hours and cuts emissions – and the UN’s aviation agency wants the rest of the world to follow.
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Global and regional bodies
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- Published 2026-10-25 12:00:00 UTC
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