Nation Nov 06 Flight cancellations ramp up as most major U.S. airports targeted for shutdown traffic cuts by FAA U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown.
Nation Nov 05 FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at dozens of busy airports during shutdown The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Nation Nov 04 Duffy predicts ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues into next week Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
Nation Nov 03 What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide.
Politics Oct 24 WATCH: Duffy and air traffic controller union head hold briefing on effect of federal shutdown The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights at times and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.
Nation Oct 22 USDA reopening some offices during government shutdown to give farmers access to $3 billion in aid The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs.
Politics Sep 26 WATCH: Duffy says states must withdraw commercial driver licenses from foreigners who overstay visas The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for noncitizens to get commercial drivers' licenses after three fatal crashes this year that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses.
Politics Aug 28 Trump fires Democratic Surface Transportation Board member before huge rail merger decision President Donald Trump has fired one of two Democratic members of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to break a 2-2 tie before the body considers the largest railroad merger ever proposed.
Nation Aug 26 WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren’t enforced California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.
Politics Aug 05 WATCH: U.S. government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult.