Eben Brown on Apple’s new digital ID — ‘The future of how we travel’ | ChicagoLIVE
Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.
Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.
Govt shutdown ends, but economic fallout and political tensions linger
As federal offices reopen, Washington faces lasting economic uncertainty and fresh political turmoil in the shutdown’s aftermath.
As federal offices reopen, Washington faces lasting economic uncertainty and fresh political turmoil in the shutdown’s aftermath.
FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Flight reductions frozen at 6% as air traffic controller callouts see 'rapid decline'
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order Wednesday evening freezing flight reductions at 6% amid a "rapid decline" in air traffic controller callouts.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order Wednesday evening freezing flight reductions at 6% amid a "rapid decline" in air traffic controller callouts.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Sec. Duffy warns of slowdowns as Chicago airport cancellations pile up
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited O’Hare Airport on Tuesday to address ongoing air travel concerns, while thousands of customers across the country continue to face flight delays and cancellations.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited O’Hare Airport on Tuesday to address ongoing air travel concerns, while thousands of customers across the country continue to face flight delays and cancellations.
Flight delays keep getting worse as Congress works to end shutdown
As Congress works to end the longest government shutdown in history, flight delays and cancellations continue to get worse at airports across the country.
As Congress works to end the longest government shutdown in history, flight delays and cancellations continue to get worse at airports across the country.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
MD-11 planes grounded by UPS, FedEx after Kentucky crash
MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.
MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.
Government shutdown grounds Chicago: Hundreds of flights canceled at O’Hare and Midway
On Friday, reduced service took effect at the nation's busiest airports following an order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) one day earlier.
On Friday, reduced service took effect at the nation's busiest airports following an order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) one day earlier.
O’Hare travelers brace for delays as FAA cuts flights nationwide
Flight reductions by the FAA are hitting airports across the country, and passengers at Chicago’s O’Hare are feeling the impact as disruptions begin to mount.
Flight reductions by the FAA are hitting airports across the country, and passengers at Chicago’s O’Hare are feeling the impact as disruptions begin to mount.
Air travelers face new FAA flight cuts as govt shutdown drags on
The FAA begins reducing flights nationwide amid the ongoing government shutdown, with lawmakers in Washington scrambling to reach a deal to reopen the government.
The FAA begins reducing flights nationwide amid the ongoing government shutdown, with lawmakers in Washington scrambling to reach a deal to reopen the government.
‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% across 40 markets | The Chicago Report
The FAA administration announced a 10% mandated reduction in air travel starting Friday across 40 markets, including Chicago.
The FAA administration announced a 10% mandated reduction in air travel starting Friday across 40 markets, including Chicago.