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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
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
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
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
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.
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
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.