Flight cancellations, air travel delays could persist after shutdown ends
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues even when the government shutdown ends, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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Congress one step closer to ending shutdown
Congressional lawmakers are moving forward on a deal to end the government shutdown, now in its 42nd day. CBS News' Taurean Small, Kati Weis and Weijia Jiang have all the latest.
TSA union leader on shutdown impacts
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Travel delays continue amid shutdown
With the Thanksgiving travel rush less than two weeks away, airlines are ramping up flight cancellations ordered by the FAA until the government shutdown ends. Airlines say since the shutdown began, air traffic control staffing issues have disrupted the trips of 5.2 million people as sick calls increase and controllers miss their second paycheck.
How long will the shutdown impact airports?
Despite progress in ending the government shutdown, flyers must still confront delays, cancellations and disruptions due to a shortage of air traffic controllers and TSA personnel. Henry Harteveldt, a researcher and adviser for the global travel industry, joins "The Takeout" to examine the potential impacts on Thanksgiving travel.
Traveler describes flight delay conditions
Anna Marie Hopkins, who is trying to fly to Rome, Italy, to celebrate her 50th birthday, described her airport experience amid mass delays and cancellations stemming from the government shutdown. CBS News national correspondent Meg Oliver has more.
Trump blasts air traffic controllers
President Trump posted on social media Monday that air traffic controllers must get back to work while many go without pay during the government shutdown. Meanwhile, flight delays and cancellations continue to pile up across the U.S. CBS News national correspondent Meg Oliver has the latest.
Surge in ATC sick calls amid shutdown
Nearly 25,000 flights were delayed and more than 5,500 canceled over the weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. Much of the issue is due to a surge in air traffic controller sick calls as staffers go without pay during the government shutdown. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Long lines, frustration over flight cancellations
Delays are stacking up across the U.S. Throughout the day, ground stops have been put in place and lifted, fluctuating with staffing levels at several major airports. With more airline flight cuts coming, things will only get worse for flyers. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Shutdown flight cuts make travel delays worse
Thousands of flights were canceled on Friday at major U.S. airports, causing further travel delays amid air traffic control staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown.
Airlines still ramping up cancellations
Flight reductions are affecting some of the busiest airports in the U.S., only a few weeks before the holiday travel season kicks into high gear. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more from Houston, and Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on the shutdown.
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.
Tips for travelers during shutdown
Several airlines are impacted by the Federal Aviation Administration's flight cuts. Nick Ewen, senior editorial director of The Points Guy, joins CBS News to discuss tips for flyers amid cancellations and delays.
Airports to see thousands of canceled flights
Dozens of airports across the U.S. will see thousands of flights canceled over the coming days as the Federal Aviation Administration deals with a shortage of air traffic controllers. CBS News' Karen Hua reports and Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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 capacity cuts to impact dozens of airports
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday due to the government shutdown. The plan could impact some of the busiest airports in the nation. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
What to expect from potential flight cuts
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that starting Friday the U.S. will reduce flights at 40 "high-volume" markets as it grapples with air traffic control and TSA staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown. Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
U.S. reducing airline traffic due to shutdown
The U.S. will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday. Capt. Laura Einsetler, an experienced commercial pilot, joins CBS News 24/7 with her reaction.
Shutdown reaches longest in U.S. history
The government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history. On Tuesday, the Senate failed to pass a funding bill for the 14th time. Meanwhile, millions of Americans who rely on food stamp assistance are still unsure when they'll get their benefits and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is sounding the alarm about travel issues.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Flight delays to continue amid shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that flight delays will get worse at major U.S. airports as the shutdown continues and staffing issues continue to affect air traffic controllers. CBS News' Karen Hua has more from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Duffy: Airport delays "going to get worse"
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that airport delays are "going to get worse" as the government shutdown stretches on and air traffic controllers go without a second paycheck.
Inside the global running boom
Ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon, CBS News' Nancy Chen explores why long-distance running's popularity has exploded in recent years, with some runners using races to travel the world.
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Fetterman defends his voting record: "Maybe our party has a bigger problem"
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