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FAA emergency flight order to be lifted as air traffic staffing improves
Former air traffic controller Michael Pearson says an Obama-era ‘social engineering’ experiment gutted the FAA’s training pipeline, leaving America’s skies short-staffed and travelers facing years of turbulence. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) flight reduction emergency order will officially end Monday morning, allowing normal operations to resume nationwide, according to officials. The order will be lifted […]
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Destiny prepares for maiden voyage Thursday
Disney Cruise Line’s seventh ship will make its maiden voyage out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Nov. 20, 2025. Disney Cruise Line’s seventh ship is preparing to set sail on its maiden voyage on Thursday. Disney Destiny’s christening was held on Monday at its home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, […]
Americans ditch airports for RVs as road travel goes mainstream this season
Blue Compass RV President and CEO Jon Ferrando says lower gas prices, fading inflation and strong American manufacturing is fueling a nationwide RV boom as millions hit the road for the holidays. This winter, the highway is beating the jetway. New data from the RV Industry Association show that 28 million Americans plan to travel […]
Flight reductions frozen at 6% as air traffic controller callouts decline
Elevate Aviation Group CEO Greg Raiff breaks down how the shutdown could impact holiday flights and what passengers can do to stay ahead of the disruptions. The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order Wednesday evening freezing flight reductions at 6% amid a “rapid decline” in air traffic […]
International flights won’t be impacted by shutdown, Transportation secretary says
Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the longest government shutdown in history. International flights will continue operating as normal despite the ongoing government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday. Duffy spoke to reporters this morning at […]
UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 fleet after 14 killed in Louisville plane crash
A UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, caused a large fire and massive plumes of black smoke Tuesday afternoon. (Credit: Secretary Sean Duffy via X) UPS has temporarily grounded its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11s, which was the type of plane involved in a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this week. The decision […]
Airline passenger compensation rules when flights are canceled, delayed
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford warns that widespread controller absences amid the government shutdown are already causing major flight delays and could worsen as Thanksgiving approaches. Airline passengers aren’t guaranteed refunds for certain flight disruptions. Under rules outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT), if an airline cancels a flight or makes a major schedule change, […]
Reserve pilots used early amid shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to warn that airline staffing shortages and a possible government shutdown could cripple Thanksgiving travel and hit the U.S. economy. Reserve pilots who typically assist during the busy Thanksgiving travel period are already being called into service due to the persisting delays throughout the U.S. […]
Former air traffic controller unveils how to fix FAA flight reductions, airport disruptions
Former air traffic controller Michael Pearson explains where Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy can find help to fix the FAA and connects the ongoing issues back to former President Barack Obama and his administration on ‘The Bottom Line.’ While air traffic operations and flights across the U.S. have been limited due to the ongoing government shutdown, […]
FAA cuts air traffic by 10% amid shutdown; airlines work to limit impact
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford warns that widespread controller absences amid the government shutdown are already causing major flight delays and could worsen as Thanksgiving approaches. Airlines said Wednesday they’re working to limit disruptions for travelers after federal officials announced new restrictions on air travel tied to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration said […]