Getting blocked by Cloudflare
Apr 8, 2026 | 1:42 pm
#47
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: LX, AY
Posts: 159
I can also read a trip report and like the posts and after 10 min I get an error message. In order to reset I need to reload the page and then I must again confirm the box...
I would also appreciate a fast solution for this problem.
Apr 8, 2026 | 5:37 pm
#48
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 22,908
Laptop does get access after 1st cloudflare page. If go to another page 50% of the time get cloudflare again.
Is past annoying.
Apr 8, 2026 | 7:38 pm
#49
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
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Posts: 17,987
I like to check FlyerTalk for a minute or two many times a day when I need a break from work. The current situation makes that impossible.
Apr 9, 2026 | 1:05 am
#50
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
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Not sure if it’s related but this problem started at about the same time for me: I am no longer able upload images from my Mac (Firefox). It still works fine on Safari on my iPad. Both devices see the Cloudflare popup.
Apr 10, 2026 | 1:37 am
#51
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, DL, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, GHA
Posts: 7,583
Also very annoyed by the Cloudflare verifications multiple times a day when trying to access the site. Happens irrespective of browser (Firefox / Edge) or location (ZRH, YUL) on my laptop(s). Tedious barrier to continued engagement with the site.
Apr 10, 2026 | 2:26 am
#52
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 52,621
Residential IPs are currently launching DDOS attacks thru so called residential proxy networks from malware in 'smart home' devices. Information sites like FT seem to be a major target for some reason.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-te...article_inline
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-te...article_inline
Apr 10, 2026 | 3:00 am
#54
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 5,129
Residential IPs are currently launching DDOS attacks thru so called residential proxy networks from malware in 'smart home' devices. Information sites like FT seem to be a major target for some reason.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-te...article_inline
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-te...article_inline
Apr 10, 2026 | 8:06 am
#55
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 52,621
There's overemphasis in the posting byoliver2002 regarding bad traffic coming from residential networks.
Apr 10, 2026 | 5:48 pm
#57
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NUE
Programs: *G (TK elite+, LH SEN), ST elite plus (AF PFL), oneworld emerald (AT),IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,102
it's getting weirder and weirder - on the iPhone - cloudflare thinks around 10 seconds - then says "authenticated - redirecting to flyertalk.com" - then the cloudflare page reloads thinks again for 10
seconds and then requests to tick the "I am a human" checkbox.
Apr 10, 2026 | 6:12 pm
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Diamond Metal (OWE), SK Gold (STE+, LTG), UA Platinum(*G),Marriott Titanium (LTP)
Posts: 26,536
I am now running on a flow where I get an initial tick box to verify if I have not been active for around 30 minutes, but then no further authentication until I have been inactive again for a while.
Apr 11, 2026 | 5:09 am
#59
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .60 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 17,987
Sung to the tune of Oklahoma:
Oh, BOHICA,
With the Cloudflare sweepin’ down the plain
And here they know,
To let one go,
Oh, Bend Over, Here It Comes Again!
Oh, BOHICA,
With the Cloudflare sweepin’ down the plain
And here they know,
To let one go,
Oh, Bend Over, Here It Comes Again!
Last edited by SPN Lifer; Apr 11, 2026 at 5:15 am