Miami airport disruption continues after fatal crash

Five people were killed and five injured after a 21 Air Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport (MIA) on 6 September after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating.

MIA is now operating again, but, with only two of the four runways open, many passengers continued to face delays, cancellations, and disrupted connections on Monday as airlines worked to restore normal schedules.

The incident has affected journeys beyond initial flights, with some passengers facing changes to onward travel and alternative arrangements. For the travel insurance sector, the resulting impact will depend on the circumstances of individual journeys and the terms and timing of cover.

While the full ground stop has been lifted, the wider network remains in recovery and the full effects on passenger journeys are likely to become clearer over the coming days.

A cluster of recent aviation incidents is prompting renewed focus on how airlines manage risk, data, and operational resilience.