FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations ramp up at major airports
Airlines have canceled 1,400 commercial flights on Friday so far as part of FAA-mandated cuts due to the government shutdown-fueled air traffic controller shortage. CBS News' Karen Hua and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Duffy says flight cuts were ordered after "concerning" data
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Flight cuts add to shutdown impacts
Americans are grappling with flight cancellations, no pay for federal workers and lapses in SNAP benefits for millions 38 days after the government shutdown began. CBS News' Meg Oliver and Taurean Small report.
Duffy on government shutdown flight cuts
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says safety is his priority during the government shutdown as the Federal Aviation Administration instructs airlines to cut flights to deal with staffing shortages at major U.S. airports. Duffy spoke to the team at "CBS Mornings."
Traveler frustration mounts as flights cut
Flight cuts at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. go into effect Friday. The Trump administration says the move is meant to reduce air traffic controller fatigue amid the ongoing government shutdown. It is causing frustration among travelers, with some proactively choosing to hit the road instead.
Eye Opener: FAA flight cancellations begin
Airlines begin slashing flights due to the ongoing shutdown. Plus, the White House announces a deal to cut the price of weight loss drugs for some Americans. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Duffy stresses safety amid flight cuts
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke to "CBS Mornings" as the FAA orders airlines to begin canceling flights because of airport staffing issues due to the ongoing government shutdown. He said "my No. 1 job is safety" while speaking about air traffic controller shortages and fatigue.
Airport chaos is about the get worse
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights amid the government shutdown and its impact on TSA workers. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Air traffic controllers' union head on shutdown
Airlines are preparing for a reduction in air traffic as the government shutdown drags on. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the impact of the stalemate.
Airlines to gradually implement flight cuts
Travelers at 40 airports across the U.S. could face flight delays and cancellations starting Friday as the FAA reduces air traffic due to the government shutdown. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
FAA to cut flights at 40 airports across U.S.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday announced a 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic due to the ongoing government shutdown. Starting Friday, airlines are expected to cut at least 4% of flights to 40 airports, ramping up to 10% by sometime next week – which could mean between 2,000 and 4,000 flights canceled daily. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on the impacted airports.
Tech issue grounds Alaska Airlines flights
An Alaska Airlines IT outage is causing a ground stop for flights nationwide.
Pilot warns of government shutdown impact
As many as 13,000 air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck due to the government shutdown. Capt. Dennis Tajer, investor relations committee chair for the Allied Pilots Association, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the shutdown's real-world impacts.
Travelers feel impact of government shutdown
Travelers are feeling the impact of the government shutdown as the stalemate enters its seventh day. Shortages of air traffic controllers have led to delays and cancellations at airpots. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
United Airlines briefly grounds all flights across U.S. and Canada
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
Copenhagen Airport shut down for hours by large, unidentified drones
All flights in and out of Denmark's Copenhagen Airport were held up for hours after police reported two or three large drones spotted in the vicinity.
Flight disruption compensation plan scrapped
The Department of Transportation has scrapped a proposal to compensate flight passengers affected by disruptions. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Flight cancellations are surging. These airports have been hit the hardest.
Airports, primarily on the East Coast, have seen a substantial spike in flight cancellations since the summer travel rush began this year compared to the same period in 2024.
Data: Flight cancellations up this summer
A CBS News analysis of FlightAware data found that the national cancellation rate this summer has increased by nearly a third compared to last year. This comes despite there being nearly 256,000 fewer flights this season, compared to the same period last year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Winter storms cause holiday travel nightmare
As millions of Americans hit the roads for Thanksgiving, winter storms could be ruining their travel plans. Heavy snow, rain and winds are already causing flight cancellations and things are only going to get worse. Barry Petersen reports from Denver.
2024 airline complaints break records: Report
Travelers filed more than 66,000 complaints against airlines last year, a record high, according to a report from the consumer advocacy organization U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
London's Heathrow Airport reopens after fire caused power outage
London's Heathrow Airport reopened on Saturday after a power outage prompted widespread cancellations.
Millions in U.S. under winter storm warnings
Over 34 million Americans are under winter storm warnings as heavy wind and snow blanket the Midwest through the East Coast. According to FlightAware, more than 2,000 U.S. flights were canceled due to snow Monday, including dozens at the Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from the Bluegrass State.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Supreme Court freezes order requiring Trump admin. to provide full SNAP payments
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Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
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