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flights

22 recorded attention episodes across GB, US.

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The dossier

Episodes: 22
Verified stories: 3
Regions: GB, US
Coverage signals: 137

Tracked from Aug 7, 2026 through Sep 29, 2026.

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WITT Attention Index for flights in GB. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Sep 29, 00:40 UTC	500+	52.4
Sep 29, 00:50 UTC	500+	51.4
Sep 29, 00:54 UTC	500+	51.4
Sep 29, 01:00 UTC	500+	51.4
Sep 29, 01:10 UTC	20000+	82.6
Sep 29, 01:14 UTC	10000+	65.5
Sep 29, 01:20 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 01:30 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 01:34 UTC	10000+	61.0
Sep 29, 01:40 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 02:00 UTC	20000+	79.6
Sep 29, 02:10 UTC	10000+	65.5
Sep 29, 02:34 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 02:40 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 02:50 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 02:54 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 03:00 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 03:40 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 03:50 UTC	10000+	67.0
Sep 29, 03:54 UTC	10000+	67.0

Episode history

ended GB

September 29, 2026

Peak index: 83
Detected: 00:40 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

September 28, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 06:10 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 28, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 01:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

September 26, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 09:14 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 24, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 01:14 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 23, 2026

Peak index: 52
Detected: 05:14 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

September 22, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 07:10 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 21, 2026

Peak index: 68
Detected: 23:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

September 21, 2026

Peak index: 60
Detected: 08:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

September 20, 2026

Peak index: 65
Detected: 08:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 20, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 02:34 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

September 19, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 08:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 19, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 04:14 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

September 17, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 03:50 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 25, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 00:00 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 24, 2026

Peak index: 60
Detected: 00:40 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 21, 2026

Peak index: 52
Detected: 23:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 14, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 00:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 12, 2026

Peak index: 79
Detected: 02:40 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 10, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 01:10 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 9, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 01:50 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 7, 2026

Peak index: 68
Detected: 00:10 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended Business 2 weeks ago

Why Flight Disruptions and Surging Jet Fuel Costs Are Driving Travel Interest

Interest in flights surged after severe thunderstorms triggered hundreds of cancellations and ground stops at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports. Simultaneously, major carriers announced upcoming capacity and schedule adjustments as global jet fuel prices climbed sharply.

Index 0 US WITT Editorial Desk

ended World 1 month ago

Why a Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight 2398 Sparked Fresh Aviation Safety Concerns

Public attention surged following reports that a passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, injuring passengers and triggering a swift crew response. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding lithium battery thermal runaway during commercial air travel.

Index 55 GB WITT Editorial Desk

ended World 2 months ago

Why the 2024 Voepass Crash Investigation Is Back in the Global Spotlight

Attention toward flight safety has surged following Brazil's federal police announcement on 6 August 2026, naming 16 current and former Voepass employees in connection with the August 2024 crash that killed 62 people. Investigators point to systemic omissions, maintenance failures, and repeated de-icing issues that sent the aircraft into severe weather.

Index 0 GB WITT Editorial Desk