Airports across the US are facing a double whammy of issues today. First, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut even more flights. This is on top of the 4% reduction they already had to make last week. Now, they need to cut 6% more flights at busy airports. This is all because of the government shutdown, which has left many airports sh...
The skies are getting rougher for air travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been cutting flights at major airports due to staff shortages. This is because many air traffic controllers have been missing work. They are stressed and some have to take on second jobs. The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce flights by 4%. This number will go up to 6% and...
The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many flights have been canceled, and more are expected. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4% at busy airports. This is to help air traffic controllers who haven't been paid in over a month. The cuts will increase to 10% by Friday. The biggest airlines, like Am...
A recent radar issue at the Swanwick control center caused quite a stir in the UK's air travel scene. On Wednesday, over 150 flights were canceled due to a technical snag that lasted from 4:05 p. m. to 5:10 p. m. This wasn't the first time such a problem occurred, and it's got everyone from authorities to airline bosses asking tough questions. The Transport Secretar...
Summer travel plans for many people were ruined. Why? Because air traffic controllers in France went on strike. This happened at the peak of the travel season. Around 40% of flights were called off. This affected all major airports in Paris. Passengers had to scramble to change their plans. The strike started on Thursday. It got worse on Friday. The French aviation ...
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...
Beijing faced a powerful windstorm this weekend. The winds were so strong that they forced the city to a standstill. The winds were the strongest the city has seen in over 50 years. The winds were so strong that they were measured at level 11 to 13 on China's wind scale. This scale goes from 1 to 17, with 17 being the strongest. A level 11 wind can cause serious...
A major power outage caused by a fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport led to widespread flight disruptions. The incident, which started late Thursday, forced the airport to shut down completely, affecting thousands of passengers and flights. The fire, which involved a transformer containing a large amount of cooling oil, caused significant smoke and concern amo...
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) faced a rough day on March 5, 2025, as severe weather caused chaos. Thunderstorms and strong winds led to a massive disruption, with 179 flights canceled and 351 delayed. This made CLT the most affected airport in the US that day. The storm hit hard, especially between 9 am and 11 am. High winds and heavy rain grounded m...