Airbus recalls 6,000 planes over solar flare risk, causing major travel disruptions.

Airbus has recalled 6,000 A320-family jets—over half the global fleet—after a JetBlue flight suffered a sudden altitude drop linked to solar flare–related data corruption. EU regulators ordered immediate fixes, mostly a two-hour software rollback, though more than 1,000 planes also need hardware updates. Major U.S. and international carriers are adjusting schedules, grounding aircraft, and even pausing ticket sales. With the recall hitting during peak holiday travel and amid maintenance and staffing shortages, airlines are bracing for significant delays and cancellations.