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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of flights across the United States have been delayed this week, raising pressure on Congress to resolve the ongoing government shutdown that has now entered its second week. Flight Delays Mount as Shutdown Enters Week Two The shutdown began after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before midnight last Wednesday,…

BALTIMORE (Reuters) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delayed flights for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, affecting major airports including Reagan Washington National and Newark Liberty International Airport, as staffing shortages worsened amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Flight Delays Continue Nationwide By 5:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT), nearly 3,000 flights had been delayed,…

ATLANTA — It was a tense start to the week for Delta Air Lines passengers departing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, as two separate flights on consecutive days were forced to return shortly after takeoff due to mechanical issues. Two Consecutive Days, Two Mechanical Incidents On Monday night, Delta Flight 2494 bound for Panama City, Florida,…

U.S. travelers are facing widespread flight delays and cancellations for a second straight day, as the ongoing government shutdown intensifies a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Worsening Delays Across Key U.S. Airports By Tuesday evening, delays had spread across multiple major airports — including Nashville, Dallas, Chicago,…

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is beginning to affect air travel across the country, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency confirmed that flight delays are occurring due to air traffic controller shortages — but Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) says it does not anticipate any operational impacts at this time. FAA Reports…

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced plans to restart flights between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Delhi (DEL) beginning January 17, 2026. The route will be operated once daily using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, marking the return of a long-paused connection between two of the world’s busiest travel markets. Expanding Service Between Japan and India The new…

Islanders are being advised not to be alarmed as emergency services conduct a major incident exercise at Jersey Airport. The training will feature blue-light emergency vehicles and actors portraying people in distress to simulate a realistic crisis scenario. When and Where the Drill Will Happen The exercise, named Exercise Starling, will take place at Jersey…

United Airlines has become the first carrier to support Apple Wallet’s enhanced boarding passes in iOS 26, marking a major milestone in digital travel convenience. United Airlines Leads the Way in Apple’s Boarding Pass Upgrade Apple first previewed its upgraded Wallet boarding pass experience during WWDC in June, showcasing a range of new travel-focused features…

American Airlines has once again trimmed its route network, this time ending service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Eugene, Oregon (EUG) after four years. The final flight departed on August 5, and the airline has confirmed that the route will not return in 2026. American Airlines Ends DFW–Eugene Route In a statement shared with AirlineGeeks,…