RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
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Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.

FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding

Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.

What travelers need to know as FAA cuts flights amid govt shutdown
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Travel expert Katy Nastro from Going.com explains how the FAA’s unprecedented 10% flight reduction could affect your holiday plans — and shares tips to avoid delays, cancellations, and travel headaches.

FAA cuts flights nationwide as govt shutdown disrupts air travel
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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.

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.

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.

Air traffic controllers feeling the strain as shutdown worsens staffing crisis
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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
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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.

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.

Govt shutdown triggers major travel chaos, flight delays nationwide
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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
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.