The travel industry has voiced strong opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to temporarily suspend the Global Entry program. This suspension, which occurred during a partial government shutdown, also initially caused widespread confusion regarding the operational status Read More …
Following the end of a protracted federal government shutdown, US airlines are anticipating a record-breaking number of travelers during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period. Airlines for America (A4A), the industry’s lobbying group, predicts that carriers will transport over 31 million Read More …
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Airlines are highly optimistic about a rapid return to normal flight schedules following the end of the government shutdown and reported improvements in air-traffic controller staffing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adjusted its mandated flight cuts at 40 major airports Read More …
Over 31 million Americans are projected to fly during the upcoming Thanksgiving travel period, setting an all-time high for air travel during this holiday. This record number, calculated by Airlines for America, translates to carriers expecting to move an average Read More …
Air traffic control specialists (ATCS) are an elite group of over 14,000 highly trained professionals who provide a vital public service by ensuring the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of aircraft in the nation’s airspace. Their primary concern is safety, Read More …
Major U.S. airlines are demonstrating heartwarming support for essential federal employees, including air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, who continue to work diligently without pay amidst the ongoing government shutdown. Recognizing the critical roles these individuals play Read More …
I thought this was a great example of United’s proactive way of doing business: United team: Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA’s goal Read More …
The ongoing, historically long government shutdown is now creating intolerable levels of disruption for travelers, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to mandate a drastic 10% cut in flights at dozens of the nation’s busiest airports. This Read More …