The government shutdown is causing major headaches at airports across the country. Orlando International Airport, one of Florida's busiest, faced significant delays due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Flights were delayed by an average of 2. 7 hours, with the issue expected to last from 10 p. m. to 3 a. m. ET. Earlier in the day, the Federal Aviation Administr...
A recent ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has put a spotlight on the ongoing staffing crisis in air traffic control. This issue is not new, but it has been worsened by the federal government shutdown. The shutdown has left air traffic controllers working without pay, leading to increased stress and more people calling in sick. The ground stop a...
Newark Liberty International Airport faced major delays on Monday. Most flights heading to Newark were stuck at their starting points. They waited over an hour and 40 minutes. This was due to a lack of air traffic control staff. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice. It said flights from all U. S. airports and some in Canada were affected. They did not ...
Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is experiencing a tough time. For five days straight, passengers have been facing major delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pinpointed the issue: not enough air traffic controllers. This problem has been ongoing since Monday. Equipment failures forced United Airlines to cancel over 100 flights and r...
It's the Friday before Christmas, and travelers are already on the move, facing weather challenges across various regions in the U. S. Let's dive into the latest updates on how snow is affecting travel plans. As of 9:20 a. m. ET, parts of eastern Wisconsin, specifically Ozaukee and Washington Counties, have seen a significant amount of snow, with totals ranging from...
Are you planning to fly during the holidays? If so, you might want to know which airports are most likely to face delays due to bad weather. A travel site looked at data from 2019 to 2024 to identify the U. S. airports with the highest rates of weather-related delays from November through January. Leading the pack are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in Cali...