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fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

Staffing woes see flight delays spread to more U.S. airports amid shutdown

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

An LA airport was left without air traffic controllers for 6 hours as the government shutdown causes travel chaos

Air traffic controller staffing shortages during the government shutdown caused widespread flight delays and temporarily left Hollywood Burbank Airport's control tower unstaffed.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Travelers and air traffic controllers may face disruptions in a government shutdown

Flights will operate but staffing shortages and a potential shutdown could force controllers and safety staff to work unpaid, causing delays, furloughs, and safety strain.
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

Staffing woes see flight delays spread to more U.S. airports amid shutdown

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

An LA airport was left without air traffic controllers for 6 hours as the government shutdown causes travel chaos

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Travelers and air traffic controllers may face disruptions in a government shutdown

#government-shutdown
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
US politics

Flights delayed at some U.S. airports amid shortage of air traffic controllers

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
US politics

Flights delayed at some U.S. airports amid shortage of air traffic controllers

fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Hundreds of flight delays hit SFO as storm rolls into Bay Area

A string of disruptive weather conditions has forced a ground delay at San Francisco International Airport on the tail end of the holiday weekend. Beginning at 10:45 a.m. Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration enacted a ground stop at SFO caused by low-ceiling clouds. SFO is "dealing with some southwesterly winds which can be impactful as well, but the ground stop is due to low ceilings, so, with that, we are expecting that to persist," National Weather Service forecaster Dalton Behringer told SFGATE.
San Francisco
#air-traffic-controllers
fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

Air traffic controllers were already some of the most stressed workers in the U.S. before having to work without pay, say experts from Center for Aviation Studies | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Air traffic controllers working without pay get warning from boss: 'Staff that aren't dedicated like we need, we'll let them go' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

You're 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: 'These controllers are stressed out' | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Flight delays are spreading as the government shutdown prolongs, and air traffic controllers stop showing up for work

fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

Air traffic controllers were already some of the most stressed workers in the U.S. before having to work without pay, say experts from Center for Aviation Studies | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Air traffic controllers working without pay get warning from boss: 'Staff that aren't dedicated like we need, we'll let them go' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

You're 10 times more likely to have a flight delay during the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary says: 'These controllers are stressed out' | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Flight delays are spreading as the government shutdown prolongs, and air traffic controllers stop showing up for work

fromMail Online
4 days ago

Travel chaos as major US airports ground flights for HOURS

Departures to LaGuardia (LGA) Airport in New York are experiencing an average delay of over two hours, with some flights being held for nearly four hours. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that there is up to a 60 percent chance that these delays will be extended. The alert is due to heavy rains and strong winds from the nor' easter hitting the East Coast.
US news
#newark-liberty-international-airport
Travel
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Planes grind to a halt at multiple US airports as travel chaos spreads

Multiple major U.S. airports are experiencing widespread departure delays from compacted demand, traffic management, multi-taxi congestion, and weather-related impacts.
#aviation
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

If you're flying during the government shutdown, you're 10 times more likely to be delayed by staff shortages than normal

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

If you're flying during the government shutdown, you're 10 times more likely to be delayed by staff shortages than normal

Travel
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

One of the Most Absurd Changes to Air Travel Has Become So Common You Barely Even Notice It. You Should.

Basic economy fares strip passengers of seat selection, boarding priority, and carry-on privileges, creating a lower class that separates travel companions.
Travel
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Multiple air traffic control alerts force nationwide flight slowdowns

Widespread FAA flow control alerts and equipment failures are causing major nationwide air traffic slowdowns and multi-hour flight delays at major US hubs.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shutdown deepens US airport chaos as staffing shortages worsen

US airport staffing shortages tied to the federal government shutdown are causing growing flight delays and risk disrupting holiday travel plans, including Thanksgiving and November holidays.
#faa
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

FAA imposes Newark flight cuts in a bid to reduce congestion and delays for passengers

FAA reduces Newark airport flights due to delays caused by construction, staffing shortages, and equipment outages.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Burbank Airport air traffic control tower unmanned, flights delayed amid government shutdown

The FAA anticipates that the airport's air traffic control tower will be without staff until 10 p.m. Monday, according to spokesperson Kristen Alsop. The tower was without staff starting at 4:15 p.m. Due to the government shutdown, air traffic controllers are working without pay. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that the FAA was seeing a small uptick in air traffic control workers calling in sick during the shutdown.
US politics
Travel
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Travel Experts Are Sharing The 3 "Red Flags" Of Budget Airlines, And It's So Helpful

Choosing ultra-low fares can lead to long delays, diversions, dehydration, and frustration; prioritize operational reliability over price when booking budget carriers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Airport Was Just Named the Most Stressful in the U.S., According to a New Analysis

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is the most stressful U.S. airport due to high cancellation rates and long arrival and departure delays.
#ransomware
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Information security

UK arrests man in airport ransomware attack that caused delays across Europe

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

European airports still dealing with disruptions days after ransomware attack | TechCrunch

fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Information security

UK arrests man in airport ransomware attack that caused delays across Europe

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

European airports still dealing with disruptions days after ransomware attack | TechCrunch

#cyberattack
#cyber-attack
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

European airports getting back online after cyberattack

A Europe-wide cyber-related technical failure disrupted airport check-in and boarding systems, causing delays and cancellations while airports and airlines worked to restore operations.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

European airports hit by delays after 'cyber attack' on check-in provider

A technical failure at Collins Aerospace and an associated cyber attack are causing manual check-in operations, delays, and cancellations at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin.
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Travel chaos as Dallas is forced to close BOTH its airports

'This is a widespread issue affecting multiple departure facilities across the country,' the FAA said, noting that other airports in the network, ranging from ZLA in Los Angeles to ZMP in Minneapolis, are included in the affected routing.
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Airport Was Just Named the Worst in the U.S. for Flight Delays

Major U.S. airports show wide punctuality variation: DFW had the lowest on-time departures (71.1%), SLC the highest (over 84%), average 78.1%.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This major London travel hub is officially the worst airport in the UK for delays

One in ten Gatwick flights were delayed 31–60 minutes between April 2024 and March 2025, making Gatwick the UK's worst airport for delays.
Los Angeles
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Hyeseong Kim Had Brutal Travel Day Ahead of Return to Dodgers

Hyeseong Kim returned to the Dodgers in September after rehabbing a shoulder, endured a prolonged airport travel ordeal, and scored as a pinch runner.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

3 Japan Airlines flights from Hawaii were delayed up to 18 hours after a pilot was found drinking, the 4th such scandal to hit the airline recently

A Japan Airlines pilot drank alcohol before a scheduled Honolulu-to-Japan flight, prompting replacements and delays up to 18 hours that affected about 630 passengers.
#air-travel
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Sinead Ryan: From plus-size and smelly passengers to armrest etiquette: Michael O'Leary could do with enforcing a few more rules

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Sinead Ryan: From plus-size and smelly passengers to armrest etiquette: Michael O'Leary could do with enforcing a few more rules

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I'm a pilot - here's the disastrous truth about flying out of Newark Airport

Newark Airport is facing major disruptions due to delays, cancellations, and air traffic control issues.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.it
1 month ago

Travel chaos at Milan's Malpensa airport after man sets check-in area on fire

A man set fire to and damaged check-in areas at Milan Malpensa Terminal 1, prompting a partial evacuation, an arrest, and significant flight disruption warnings.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London airport was just named second-worst in Britain

London Stansted was named Britain's second-worst airport, with only 63.6 percent of flights on time in 2024 and an average delay time of 20 minutes.
London
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 months ago

Flights Delayed At NYC Airports Due To Scattered Storms

Flights are currently delayed at two New York City area airports on Thursday, according to the FAA. JFK customers face delays of up to 30 minutes for departures, and inbound flights are delayed an average of 2 hours.
New York City
fromFortune
2 months ago

Harvard researcher: Three-hour flight delays now four times more common than in 1990

Long delays of three hours or more are now four times more common than they were 30 years ago, indicating a significant trend in flight delays.
Boston
#united-airlines
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

United Airlines resolves tech problem that hit more than 1,000 flights, but residual delays likely

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Chicago

Ground stop issued for United flights in multiple cities, including Chicago, due to technical issues

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

United Airlines resolves tech problem that hit more than 1,000 flights, but residual delays likely

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Chicago

Ground stop issued for United flights in multiple cities, including Chicago, due to technical issues

Miscellaneous
fromAxios
2 months ago

United flights across U.S. hit by FAA ground stops after "technology issue"

Additional flight delays anticipated due to an ongoing network issue, with safety being a top priority.
Travel
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

JFK Is Getting a Pop-Up Lounge for People Who Miss Flights

Travelers missing flights can enjoy a new lounge experience at JFK, transforming delays into enjoyable moments with Margaritas and elevated services.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Hurricane watchers increase odds of tropical storm forming off Florida

The chances of a major rainstorm developing into Tropical Storm Dexter have increased from 10 percent to 40 percent.
#severe-weather
Travel
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Aer Lingus advises checking in bags the evening before travel at some Irish airports after 'exceptionally busy' period

Aer Lingus advises early-morning passengers to drop off bags the night before due to increased travel delays.
#eu-regulations
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Discussion to reform flight delay compensation rules may lessen cancellations while provably impacting consumer rights.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Chaos as American Airlines is hit by outage leaving thousands stranded

Sitting at the airport, they are saying AA flights everywhere are impacted by the maintenance system being down.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Network outage at Pearson Airport could cause delays for passengers, airport says | CBC News

Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is experiencing a network outage that may cause delays for passengers, with longer check-in times and some impact on flights.
Toronto startup
#airline-compensation
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU airline compensation rights may be reduced due to increased delay thresholds, leading to lower compensation for passengers in Europe.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 months ago

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU compensation rights for flight delays and cancellations may be reduced following new thresholds set by the EU Council.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU passengers may lose compensation rights for delayed flights due to raised thresholds after the Council's controversial agreement.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

'Beyond our control': SFO's most delayed airline tries to explain

Air India has the highest delay percentage at San Francisco International Airport, with 41.5% of its flights delayed.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A Newark air traffic controller on the moment systems went dark

Federal regulators are limiting flights at Newark Airport due to recent air traffic control failures.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
#aviation-safety
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Washington DC

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago
US news

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
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