FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
Royal Caribbean doubles down on Texas; Icon of the Seas leads 3-ship Galveston expansion
Royal Caribbean is dramatically expanding its presence in Texas by announcing that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will homeport in Galveston starting in August 2027, joined by two other major ships.
Royal Caribbean is dramatically expanding its presence in Texas by announcing that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will homeport in Galveston starting in August 2027, joined by two other major ships.
FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
Government shutdown: Impact on air travel unfolding in real time
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on how the government shutdown is continuing to affect air travel.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on how the government shutdown is continuing to affect air travel.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Government shutdown: Flights canceled at Bush, Hobby airports due to FAA order
Dozens of flights have been canceled at Bush, Hobby airports as of Monday morning and there were 1,400 US flights are canceled nationwide as the FAA ordered airlines to cancel 10% of scheduled flights.
Dozens of flights have been canceled at Bush, Hobby airports as of Monday morning and there were 1,400 US flights are canceled nationwide as the FAA ordered airlines to cancel 10% of scheduled flights.
Bush Airport continues seeing impact of shutdown
Thousands of flights are being cancelled due to the government shutdown and FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston with a look at how things are going for travelers.
Thousands of flights are being cancelled due to the government shutdown and FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston with a look at how things are going for travelers.
Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
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 cutting flights by 10%
Starting on Friday, the FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 major airports across the country - including at Houston airports. FOX 26 Reporter Jillian Hartmann has more.
Starting on Friday, the FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 major airports across the country - including at Houston airports. FOX 26 Reporter Jillian Hartmann has more.
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.
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.