The US government shutdown is causing ripples across the country, and not in a good way. The economy is taking a hit, with analysts estimating a daily loss of around $800 million in new deals for contractors. This shutdown is like a storm that won't pass, dragging down economic growth by about 0. 1 to 0. 2 percentage points each week. The longer it lasts, the harder ...
Delta Air Lines is soaring into the end of 2025 with a strong performance. The airline's third-quarter profits grew by 11%, reaching $1. 42 billion. This is a big deal because it's higher than what experts predicted. Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, is happy with how things are going. He thinks the company is in a good spot to keep growing and making more money in 2026. Bu...
A major tech breakdown left thousands of people stuck at airports in the US. The problem started at two big airports in Dallas. A lot of flights were canceled or delayed. This happened because of issues with the telecoms system. The FAA said the system is old and needs updates. They also said that getting permits for new systems is taking too long. The FAA said the ...
A high-ranking Russian official, Roman Starovoit, was found dead in a car near Moscow. He had been fired by President Putin just hours before. The official story says he took his own life, but the full details are still unclear. Starovoit had been in charge of Russia's transport ministry since May 2024. Before that, he was the governor of the Kursk region. Some peop...
The July 4 holiday saw a lot of people flying, but airlines are still not sure what the rest of the year will bring. Many flights are cheaper now, but that doesn't mean things are going well for the airlines. Domestic flights this summer cost about $265 round-trip. That's a bit cheaper than last year and the lowest since 2021. But even with lower prices, airlines li...
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world's busiest, faced a tough night due to severe weather. Hundreds of flights were canceled, and many more were delayed, causing headaches for travelers. Delta Air Lines, which calls Atlanta its home base, was hit the hardest. Nearly 14% of its flights were grounded. The airline is working hard to get things ...
Two major airlines have joined forces to shake up the skies over New York. United Airlines is making a comeback to John F. Kennedy International Airport. This time, it's teaming up with JetBlue Airways. The new alliance, dubbed "Blue Sky, " is all about giving passengers more options and perks. The partnership is a big deal. It lets both airlines sell seats on e...
Connecting flights can be a headache for travelers. Missing a connection due to delays is a common issue. American Airlines is tackling this problem with new technology. The goal is to help passengers reach their next flight on time. This tech is currently being tested at Dallas-Fort Worth airport. It uses passenger data to identify those at risk of missing their con...
In the bustling skies above Newark, a sudden technical meltdown sent air traffic controllers into a panic. It all started when one controller in Philadelphia lost his radar screen. This was not a minor glitch. This was a big problem. The radar screen is the eyes of the controller. Without it, they are blind. It is like driving a car with no windshield. The con...
A fire near Heathrow Airport in London caused a major power outage, leading to significant disruptions in air travel. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday night, affected hundreds of thousands of passengers and highlighted vulnerabilities in the UK's critical infrastructure. The fire started at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles from the ...