The Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection continue to maintain essential security operations despite a partial government shutdown. Because airport screenings and customs inspections are categorized as essential functions, the majority of the 61,000 TSA employees are 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 …
The protracted government shutdown is severely impacting air travel across the United States, primarily due to acute staffing shortages within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Over a recent two-day period, total flight delays exceeded 11,000, with 8,795 delays reported on Read More …