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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work ... Read More

Duffy says travel could be "reduced to a trickle" ahead of Thanksgiving if government shutdown continues

The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. Read More

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

Atlanta mom Amanda James’ heart shattered when her soon-to-be 11-year-old uttered the words: “Mom, I don’t have to have a birthday party this year.” ... Read More

Pilot Speaks Candidly to His Passengers amid Shutdown Travel Chaos: ‘30 Planes in Front of Us’

A pilot took to the cabin intercom to candidly warn passengers of the effects of the U.S. government shutdown on air travel. In a video shared to TikTok on Nov. 9, a pilot is seen addressing an ... Read More

Lingering government shutdown causing flight delays and making air travel ‘less safe’ every day

Every day of the federal government shutdown air traffic controllers calling out sick have caused flight delays, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday. “It’s different every day,” he told ... Read More