FAA cuts flights nationwide as govt shutdown disrupts air travel
With the shutdown dragging on, the FAA is reducing flights at major airports — including O’Hare and Midway — leaving airlines and passengers bracing for delays and cancellations across the country.
With the shutdown dragging on, the FAA is reducing flights at major airports — including O’Hare and Midway — leaving airlines and passengers bracing for delays and cancellations across the country.
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Air traffic controllers feeling the strain as shutdown worsens staffing crisis
The Great Lakes regional vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association discusses how the government shutdown is deepening staffing shortages, lowering morale, and putting more pressure on workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
The Great Lakes regional vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association discusses how the government shutdown is deepening staffing shortages, lowering morale, and putting more pressure on workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
Air travel chaos: FAA to cut flights nationwide amid govt shutdown
The FAA is slashing flights by up to 10% starting tomorrow as the government shutdown deepens, threatening major travel delays just as the holiday season begins.
The FAA is slashing flights by up to 10% starting tomorrow as the government shutdown deepens, threatening major travel delays just as the holiday season begins.
UPS plane crash in Kentucky kills at least 12, including child, as death toll rises
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
Govt shutdown triggers major travel chaos, flight delays nationwide
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of mass cancellations and airspace closures as TSA staff shortages and sick calls cause hours-long airport lines, raising fears of a Thanksgiving travel meltdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of mass cancellations and airspace closures as TSA staff shortages and sick calls cause hours-long airport lines, raising fears of a Thanksgiving travel meltdown.
Airport delays worsen nationwide as govt shutdown hits day 35
With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history dragging into its second month, unpaid TSA agents and air traffic controllers are calling out, causing massive flight delays and raising new safety concerns at airports across the country.
With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history dragging into its second month, unpaid TSA agents and air traffic controllers are calling out, causing massive flight delays and raising new safety concerns at airports across the country.
Flight evacuated after security incident onboard at Reagan National
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after a reported security incident onboard.
Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Thanksgiving travel at risk? How a government shutdown might impact your trip
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
United flight from Chicago clips another plane while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport
A United Airlines flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport clipped another United plane while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport on Friday evening, officials confirmed. No injuries were reported.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport clipped another United plane while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport on Friday evening, officials confirmed. No injuries were reported.
Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
Cartel ‘narco-banners’ warn Americans in Mexican resort: Expert
Two alleged “narco-banners” warning Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region have fueled fears of cartel intimidation, though local officials insist the signs never existed.
Two alleged “narco-banners” warning Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region have fueled fears of cartel intimidation, though local officials insist the signs never existed.
Govt shutdown nears one-month mark as food aid runs out, travel chaos looms
With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.
With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.
Ground stop at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to equipment outage
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
Alaska Airlines grounds flights due to technology outage: What to know
An information technology outage has prompted Alaska Airlines to ground its planes, the airline said Thursday.
An information technology outage has prompted Alaska Airlines to ground its planes, the airline said Thursday.