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US airlines raise pressure on Dems to end shutdown and reopen the government

tifel Chief Washington Policy strategist Brian Gardner discusses the looming effects of the government shutdown on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ The four largest U.S. airlines are now adding pressure on Democrats to “pass a clean CR” and reopen the government as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and air traffic controllers are going without pay.  The push […]

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Southwest Airlines to roll out sweeping overhaul of its boarding process

Southwest Airlines is rolling out new technology in its Boeing 737 fleet. The goal? To make takeoffs and landings safer.  Southwest Airlines will soon roll out a sweeping overhaul of its boarding process. The Texas-based airline, which has used open seating for more than 50 years, will shift to assigned seating starting Jan. 27 and […]

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American Airlines flight turns back to LAX after fumes make passengers sick

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. An American Airlines jet headed for New York City had to turn back around to Los Angeles on Tuesday, the airline confirmed. American Airlines flight 274 left Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) just before 5 p.m. local time, and was headed for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), according […]

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FAA reports staffing shortages, weather cause flight delays nationwide

The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly explains how the government shutdown is exacerbating FAA and air traffic controller staffing shortages on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ The Federal Aviation Administration issued an updated operations plan on Thursday outlining how staffing shortages and weather are continuing to impact Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities nationwide. At least nine ATC […]

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FAA reports air traffic disruptions from staffing shortages nationwide

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses the impact the government shutdown is having on airports nationwide and President Donald Trump approving a mineral mining road in Alaska on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported additional air traffic disruptions leading into Wednesday night, as nationwide staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including […]

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FAA warns of flight delays as air traffic shortages hit major airports

The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly explains how the government shutdown is exacerbating FAA and air traffic controller staffing shortages on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bracing for nationwide air traffic disruptions Tuesday night as staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Chicago, Nashville, Houston and Las Vegas. Officials said […]

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Aviation group targets administrative roles through digitalization and automation by 2030

Former NSA hacker David Kennedy joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss hacking group ‘Scattered Spider’ targeting the airline industry ahead of the July 4th weekend and the CIA declassifying a review of the 2016 Russia election interference probe.  German aviation group Lufthansa is cutting 4,000 administrative jobs over the next five years as it seeks […]