Nation Nov 21 FAA pays $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during 43-day shutdown By Josh Funk, Associated Press
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… By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk, Associated Press
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. By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Nov 08 Watch 6:44 Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans Any possible optimism that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. John Yang speaks… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara
Politics Nov 07 Watch 4:01 Congress remains deadlocked on ending shutdown as airlines forced to cancel flights U.S. airlines began cutting hundreds of flights at major airports as the impact of a record-long shutdown kicked in further. Nearly 800 flights at 40 airports were canceled by midday. It comes as Congress and President Trump remain deadlocked over… By Lisa Desjardins, Kayan Taraporevala
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 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. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch 6:17 Travelers brace for major disruptions as FAA cuts air traffic amid shutdown By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant The FAA laid out a plan to cut as much as 10% percent of flights operating out of 40 major airports. Airlines already pre-emptively cancelled hundreds of flights in response. The Trump administration said the move was triggered by the… Continue watching
Nov 03 What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the government shutdown By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 15 Shutdown puts renewed spotlight on cracks in U.S. aviation system By Rio Yamat, Associated Press The government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 6:38 Airports face delays as shutdown deepens air traffic control staffing woes By Miles O'Brien, Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Thousands of flights have been delayed this week as the government shutdown enters its eighth day. It’s hard to know exactly how many delays are due to staffing shortages from the shutdown, but reports of air traffic controllers calling out… Continue watching