Airlines worldwide rush to change flights over US 5G problem

Two Japanese airlines directly named the aircraft as being particularly affected by the 5G signals as they announced cancellations and changes to their schedules

An Emirates jetliner comes in for landing at the Dubai International Airport (AP)

Airlines across the world have rushed to cancel or change flights heading into the US over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile phone technology near American airports amid fears it could affect planes’ equipment.

The issue over the C-band strand of 5G appears to particularly affect the Boeing 777, a long-range, wide-body aircraft used by carriers worldwide.