Flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made clear last week that flight cuts will remain in place until the FAA sees safety metrics improve.
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US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact continues
In addition, nearly 10,000 flight delays were reported on Sunday alone, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks air travel disruptions.
Flight cancellations hit airports on first day of FAA reductions
Airlines canceled hundreds of U.S. flights Friday—the highest number since the government shutdown began, but relatively few cancellations involved Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said U.S. flight cuts could eventually climb beyond 10% if the shutdown continues.
Flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday.
Indianapolis among 40 chosen for shutdown-related flight reductions
The FAA is imposing the flight reductions to relieve pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the government shutdown and have been increasingly calling off work.
UPDATE: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during shutdown
The cutback stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide because the FAA directs more than 44,000 flights daily, including commercial passenger flights, cargo planes and private aircraft.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers go without a paycheck.
Surack made $15M offer for heliport before airport authority’s vote to sell property to city
Fort Wayne billionaire Chuck Surack made an offer to buy the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport at a 38% premium on the price the city has agreed to pay for the site.
Customs office planned at Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville
Having a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office would allow international flights to land at the airport, which has a 7,001-foot runway and is the fifth-busiest non-towered general aviation airport for business traffic in the United States.
Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
Most controllers are continuing to work mandatory overtime six days a week during the shutdown without pay, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said Monday.
Air travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown deal
The U.S. air travel disruptions, which hurt both passengers and airlines, are among the most visible examples of how the shutdown is inconveniencing Americans.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy
Known for its bright yellow planes and no-frills service, Spirit has had a rough ride since the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to rebound amid rising operation costs and its mounting debt.
Trump administration ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions
Industry trade group Airlines for America, which represents carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, welcomed the move.
Air Canada reaches deal with flight attendant union to end strike
The strike has been affecting about 130,000 travelers a day at the peak of the summer travel season.
UPDATE: Strike by 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants declared illegal
The strike at Canada’s largest airline entered its third day on Monday and is affecting about 130,000 travelers per day during the peak summer travel season
United Airlines working to restore flights after software outage
The airline said a software outage temporarily grounded planes across the United States and delayed or canceled more than 1,300 flights.
Hamilton County purchases Sheridan Airport as demand for private aircraft use rises
Sheridan Airport has a 3,760-foot paved runway and two grass runways. The airport can house nearly 40 aircraft in three multi-unit hangars and one corporate hangar.
First it was shoes. Now, TSA considers changes to liquid in carry-ons.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday during a conference hosted by “The Hill” that she is questioning “everything TSA does” and spoke of possible changes to the amount of liquids travelers can tote in their carry-on baggage.
Airline travelers might no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has bedeviled anyone passing through U.S. airports for almost 20 years.
White House overhaul of troubled air traffic control system will cost ‘lots of billions’
The plan calls for six new air traffic control centers, along with an array of technology and communications upgrades at all of the nation’s air traffic facilities over the next three or four years, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.