MD-11 planes grounded by UPS, FedEx after Kentucky crash
MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.
MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.
‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding
Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.
Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
What are the busiest airports in the US?
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
Arriving flight evacuated at Reagan National Airport after reports of a bomb threat
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Thanksgiving travel at risk? How a government shutdown might impact your trip
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
JetBlue flight diverted to Tampa International Airport after experiencing 'drop in altitude'
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
Cartel ‘narco-banners’ warn Americans in Mexican resort: Expert
Two alleged “narco-banners” warning Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region have fueled fears of cartel intimidation, though local officials insist the signs never existed.
Two alleged “narco-banners” warning Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region have fueled fears of cartel intimidation, though local officials insist the signs never existed.
Major airports issue ground stops due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid government shutdown
Major U.S. airports, including Reagan National, Newark and LaGuardia face ground stops or delays due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the government shutdown.
Major U.S. airports, including Reagan National, Newark and LaGuardia face ground stops or delays due to air traffic controller staffing shortages during the government shutdown.
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounds flights for hours
Alaska Airlines said more than 200 flights were canceled because of the outage and the company is working to help travelers affected by the disruption.
Alaska Airlines said more than 200 flights were canceled because of the outage and the company is working to help travelers affected by the disruption.
Alaska Airlines grounds flights due to technology outage: What to know
An information technology outage has prompted Alaska Airlines to ground its planes, the airline said Thursday.
An information technology outage has prompted Alaska Airlines to ground its planes, the airline said Thursday.
Louvre museum robbery: Jewels gone in daring heist
Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.
Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.
Southwest Airlines unveils new Boeing 737 with redesigned cabin featuring in-seat power, larger overhead bins
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX with an updated cabin featuring new seats with in-seat power and larger overhead bins.
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX with an updated cabin featuring new seats with in-seat power and larger overhead bins.