Shutdown, Air Traffic
Digest more
UPS plane crashes at Louisville Airport
Digest more
Belgium opens probe into Brussels Airport drone sighting
Digest more
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would cut traffic across 40 “high-volume” markets. That almost certainly includes Seattle.
Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport is one of 40 airports across the U.S. that will have its flight capacity reduced by the Federal Aviation Administration due to the federal government shutdown.
ABC 13 Houston on MSN
Houston's Bush Airport ranks #16 nationwide in tarmac wait times, study says
For anyone traveling soon out of IAH, the waiting game doesn't end inside the airport. Plus, with a shortage of air traffic controllers due to the government shutdown, there's a strong chance travelers will have to spend even more time on the tarmac.
More than 139,000 drivers take Peña Boulevard daily. Airport officials say, along with congestion, there are higher crash rates, unreliable travel time, and escalating maintenance needs.
Southwest Airlines has no immediate plans to build the lounge, but by prematurely filing paperwork with HDOT, it will eliminate any future red tape. CEO Bob Jordan has previously said that lounges, premium seating, and even long-haul international flights are being considered for the future of Southwest.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Donald J. Trump, citing its proximity to Mar-a-Lago resort and presidential travel patterns.
The Republican representative says she will seek damages for defamation and wants a public correction or retraction on the police incident reports
Flight capacity will be reduced by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday, according to Duffy. The reductions could affect between 3,500 and 4,000 flights daily, according to NBC News ’ estimate.