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RALEIGH, N.C. — Travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are seeing fewer cancellations than some major hubs, but flight delays remain a growing concern as the federal government shutdown continues. Airlines are still trimming flight schedules as directed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which aims to reduce the workload on air traffic controllers. These…

BALTIMORE — Travelers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are growing increasingly anxious as flight cancellations mount nationwide amid the ongoing government shutdown. On Tuesday alone, 27 additional flights were canceled at BWI, adding to dozens more cancellations over the weekend and Monday. Nationwide, 6% of U.S. flights have now been canceled — a number expected…

Even if the government shutdown ends soon, the aftershocks could keep U.S. air travel disrupted for months — or even years. Until a deal is officially reached, airlines must continue following the Federal Aviation Administration’s emergency order to gradually reduce flight capacity by up to 10% at 40 major U.S. airports. Starting Tuesday, 6% of…

Cancellations and long wait times at Harry Reid International Airport increase demand for road travel alternatives LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Flight cancellations and delays at Harry Reid International Airport are pushing more travelers to rental cars as an alternative to waiting for rescheduled flights. Travelers Turn to the Road At the airport’s car rental shuttle,…

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that air traffic controllers return to work as travelers endured another day of flight cancellations caused by staff shortages during the ongoing government shutdown. Trump Issues Ultimatum to Controllers The U.S. aviation system has faced major disruptions in recent days as controller absences have…

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Hundreds of flights were disrupted on Monday, November 10, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a temporary airport closure amid the ongoing government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages. FAA Orders Temporary Closure The FAA’s directive went into effect at 10 p.m. on November 9…

LUTON, ENGLAND — EasyJet is celebrating a major milestone — 30 years since its very first flight from Luton Airport to Glasgow, marking three decades of changing how Europe travels. Since that chilly November morning in 1995, the airline has transformed from a single-plane startup into the UK’s largest carrier, now boasting 356 aircraft, over…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that the ongoing government shutdown could cause a “substantial” number of Americans to miss their Thanksgiving travel plans, as the nation’s air travel system struggles under mounting pressure. Thousands of flights have already been canceled or delayed as air traffic controllers, who have now gone over…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 1,400 flights to, from, or within the United States were canceled on Saturday, as airlines continued to cut traffic following federal orders during the ongoing government shutdown. According to FlightAware, nearly 6,000 additional flights were delayed on Saturday — slightly fewer than the 7,000+ delays recorded on Friday. FAA Implements…