Nation Nov 07 More than 1,000 flights cancelled as FAA’s traffic cuts due to shutdown go into effect By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
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. By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation Oct 15 A Kristi Noem video blames Democrats for the shutdown. Some airports are refusing to play it for being too political Airports in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix, Seattle and more say the video's political content goes against their policies or regulations prohibiting political messaging in their facilities. By Adriana Gomez Licon, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
World Oct 04 Germany’s Munich Airport reopens after closures due to drone sightings Germany's Munich Airport reopened Saturday morning after authorities shut it down the night before for the second time in less than 24 hours after two additional drone sightings, officials said. The closures are the latest after mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member… By Matthias Schrader, Associated Press
Nation Oct 02 How your travel plans could be affected by a prolonged government shutdown The latest shutdown is unfolding at a time when both the TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration are already facing staffing shortages, including a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Sep 20 Cyberattack disrupts systems at several major European airports, delaying travel By Pan Pylas, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems. Continue reading
Mar 22 UK government orders probe after Heathrow shutdown sparks concerns over energy resilience By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government on Saturday ordered an investigation into the country's “energy resilience” after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day and raised concerns about the U.K.'s ability to withstand disasters or attacks on critical infrastructure. Continue reading
Mar 21 London’s Heathrow slowly resumes flights after a fire shut down Europe’s busiest airport By Brian Melley, Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press A fire at an electrical substation knocked out power to Heathrow Airport for most of Friday, forcing Europe's busiest hub to shut down for roughly 18 hours, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting headaches, and stranding roughly 200,000 passengers. Continue reading
Dec 02 TSA screened more than 3 million travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, setting a record By Associated Press FlightAware says more 6,800 flights were delayed on Sunday, with the highest numbers at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Continue reading
Nov 25 How the TSA plans to handle the ‘busiest Thanksgiving ever’ By David Koenig, Associated Press At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Continue reading