Nation Nov 24 How to navigate Thanksgiving travel after the turbulence of the government shutdown Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Nation Nov 14 FAA eases commercial flight restrictions after shutdown strain, but some limits remain The agency says the current mandatory 6% flight cuts are being downgraded to 3% even though the record 43-day shutdown ended Nov. 12. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has repeatedly said restrictions would remain until staffing at air traffic control facilities…
Nation Nov 13 Flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work, FAA says The 6% limit will stay in place while officials assess whether the air traffic system can safely return to normal operations, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Politics Nov 11 9 ways air travel is being affected by the shutdown Although the government appears to be moving to reopen in the coming days, airport disruptions, flight cancellations and economic losses won’t go away all at once.
Nation Nov 11 Air travelers face frustration and delays as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown Controller shortages continue to cause delays, with freezing weather adding to the disruptions.
Nation Nov 07 More than 1,000 flights cancelled as FAA’s traffic cuts due to shutdown go into effect Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while still cutting more than 1,000 flights largely because of the government shutdown.
Nation Nov 06 Boeing won’t face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing related to two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.
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.
World Nov 04 Boeing may face its first civil trial over payouts to families of victims in Ethiopia crash Boeing has settled most wrongful death lawsuits from the March 2019 crash, but two cases may open before a federal court jury as soon as Tuesday.