The New York Times – Travel:
Frustration with cancellations and concerns about air traffic control are driving passengers away from flying and casting a shadow over Thanksgiving plans.
Category: Air Traffic Control
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Shutdown, Flight Reductions and Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.
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Tourism in Washington, D.C., Suffers as Government Shutdown Drags On
The New York Times – Travel:
The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.
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How Air Traffic Controllers Are Surviving Without Pay During the Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat.
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Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day
The New York Times – Travel:
The national air space has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the F.A.A. grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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Equipment Outage Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights at Dallas Airports
The New York Times – Travel:
A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.
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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
The New York Times – Travel:
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.