More flights to be cut at major airports
The government shutdown's impact on air travel continues on Tuesday as more flights are set to be cut to meet staffing shortages at some of America's busiest airports. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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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.
Massive delays, flight cancellations reported
Delays and cancellations at U.S. airports escalated over the weekend as the government shutdown forced the Federal Aviation Administration to make flight cuts. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Flight delays mounting across U.S. airports
The effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history are intensifying, with flight disruptions and delays across the country. Shanelle Kaul is at Newark International Airport with the details.
What to expect from air travel right now
Flight delays surged this week as the government shutdown continued to cause air traffic control staffing issues. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on what to expect and how to plan ahead.
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.
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.
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