Travel News Severe Weather, Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Impact Holiday Travel

The government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not

Staffing shortages of air traffic controllers forced airlines to chop flights and delay thousands of others that disrupted travel plans of 5 million people. Read More

Air Traffic Control Chaos Could Cost You This Holiday Season

A critical shortage of air traffic controllers is getting worse, threatening more delays and cancellations. Here’s how this could impact your travel plans and wallet. Read More

Aviation expert warns shutdown turbulence could linger: Here’s how to prep for smooth travel this holiday season

Congress is expected to end the 42-day government shutdown Wednesday, but don’t expect air travel to bounce back overnight. Travel disruptions could linger for nearly a week even after air traffic ... Read More

Will the flight cuts impact my Thanksgiving travel?

Experts warn that flight disruptions and cancellations are likely to extend through the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Travelers are advised to consider their tolerance for uncertainty and create ... Read More

Adequate air traffic controller staffing is expected for the Thanksgiving travel rush, according to the FAA

The FAA says it's ready for what's expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years, one week after lifting flight restrictions put in place during the government shutdown. Read More

AAA predicts record 82 million Thanksgiving travelers. Best, worst times to travel in Ohio, US

A record 82 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, an increase of 1.6 million from 2024, according to AAA’s 2025 holiday forecast. Despite concerns over air traffic controller ... Read More

What travelers need to know about Thanksgiving flights

Air travelers have been on a wild ride this fall with flight cancellations and staffing shortages related to the US government shutdown, on top of the annual Thanksgiving crush still to come. Here’s ... Read More

Dozens of flights canceled Tuesday at Portland International Airport amid air traffic controller shortage

PORTLAND, Ore — Dozens of flights at Portland International Airport were canceled Monday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in flights to ease strain on air traffic ... Read More

Are flights still being canceled? What to expect this weekend.

Air travel is beginning to stabilize after days of chaos caused by government-mandated flight cuts and severe weather. However, officials warn that travelers should still expect delays and ... Read More