A routine journey to the skies may result in long lines and a change of plans as airlines abide by a Federal Aviation Administration order to cut flights by 4% in high-traffic airports starting Friday. The cuts are building up to a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 locations, designed …
Read More »Was your flight impacted by the shutdown? Here’s what to know
International flights are not expected to be affected by the shutdown. Major U.S. carriers also stressed Thursday that most flights won’t be affected by the restrictions being applied to 40 high-traffic airports. American Airlines said that its initial schedule changes would amount to around 220 flights canceled each day — …
Read More »New video shows explosive moment of UPS plane crash
New video emerged showing the moment a UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, this week, erupting into a massive fireball that killed at least 12 people, including three pilots onboard. The video, posted on Facebook on Wednesday, appears to show the plane on fire just before it crashed into …
Read More »The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays and staffing shortages
The Federal Aviation Administration will begin cutting the number of flights in the “high traffic” parts of the country as the government shutdown grinds on and local airports have reported staffing shortages, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday. “There is going to be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 …
Read More »UPS plane crash death toll rises to at least 9, officials say
At least nine people are dead and more are injured after a UPS plane crashed on Tuesday as it was departing from Louisville, Kentucky, spurring a massive fireball and leaving a trail of destruction, officials said. “Kentucky, more heartbreaking news out of Louisville. The number of those lost has now …
Read More »Department of Transportation may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue. The shutdown, which is dragging into its second month, has meant that essential workers, including air traffic controllers, have been working without pay. This …
Read More »Flight delays pile up as government shutdown enters second month
As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages. This weekend saw the most difficult travel conditions yet at dozens of American airports amid the shutdown, with lines of frustrated travelers appeared endless. More …
Read More »Airline-style a la carte pricing is landing at hotels
Travelers booking hotel reservations online may soon notice that the process increasingly mirrors what it’s like to buy airline tickets. Want early check-in or late check-out? More space, a higher floor or a garden view? Pool access or a “hydration station” (aka bottled water) in your room? Check “yes” before …
Read More »Ground delays issued amid shortage of air controllers as shutdown continues
As the government shutdown drags on, so do woes at airports — this time at Orlando International Airport in Florida. A ground delay was issued Thursday evening for Orlando MCO — the state’s busiest airport — with departures to the airport delayed an average of 2.7 hours because of staffing issues. …
Read More »Federal employees manning the skies miss first paycheck amid government shutdown
As the government shutdown drags on, federal employees who support the country’s airports, such as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers, say they are still in the dark about when they will next be paid. On Tuesday, workers received their first zero-dollar paycheck, reflecting two weeks of unpaid …
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