FAA Warns It May Be Forced To Delay More Airline Flights Because Of COVID
The FAA is warning that more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel thousands of flights because of crew shortages and other issues.
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The FAA is warning that more air travel headaches may be in store, even as airlines cancel thousands of flights because of crew shortages and other issues.
They both said violent attacks against airline employees have made it more challenging for the airlines to recover from serious disruptions to their flight schedules.
With the blamed bad weather behind them, American Airlines says 1800 flight attendants will return to work Monday -- but more than 250 flights have already been canceled.
Frustration is running high at Dallas Love Field and across the country as some 365 Southwest Airlines flights have already been canceled Monday.
Cancellations, delays and frustration (in front of and behind the counter) as air travel in the U.S. hits new pandemic-era high, and airlines scramble to keep up with vacation crowds.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines said storms at its large DFW and Charlotte hubs this month have caused about 950 flight cancellations throughout its entire system.
Computer system outages caused Southwest Airlines to ground hundreds of flights two days in a row. On the third consecutive day, June 16, passengers continued to deal with canceled flights and delays, as the airline tried to recover.
By mid-afternoon, the nation's fourth-largest airline had canceled about 500 flights and delayed nearly 1,300 others, according to tracking service FlightAware.
As of late Monday night, air traffic was getting back on schedule while airlines worked through the backlog.
American Airlines says an antiquated, overworked kitchen caused 2,300 flight delays this summer at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Southwest Airlines has delayed the return of the Boeing 737 Max by a month, which is leading to hundreds of flights being canceled.
Hundreds of parents and kids planning to head out of town for Spring Break faced some major frustrations at North Texas airports on Saturday after severe storms moved through the early morning hours.
American Airlines was fined by the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to comply with federal rules on long tarmac delays.
Maintenance troubles, flight delays and cancellations continue at Southwest Airlines and it's having an impact on employees, customers and the company's bottom line.
Thousands of travelers are scrambling to rebook flights after severe storms caused massive delays and cancellations.
Travelers headed back home after Thanksgiving are stuck at the airport Sunday due to the winter storm barreling through the Midwest.
Fort Worth-based American says in a statement the airline "experienced a brief connectivity issue" with one of its data centers and that all operations were returning to normal.
United Airlines says all of its domestic flights are grounded on Sunday because of a computer problem.
Flight cancelations due to snow are continuing to cause problems for some Frontier Airlines passengers.
A dense morning fog has settled over much of North Texas and is slowing the commute for motorists while also delaying some flights.
Dallas Love Field returned to normal operations Sunday after a power outage was planned to install equipment.
Delta's issues come three weeks after Dallas-based Southwest Airlines had a similar outage.
Pilots' union leaders are asking Southwest to replace CEO Gary Kelly because of the technology outage that caused the airline to cancel or delay thousands of flights in July.
Following a technical glitch that caused a system-wide outage Wednesday, Southwest Airlines updated the public on its status Saturday by saying "things are getting better."
Many Southwest Airlines passengers are still patiently waiting to get to their destinations. The problems began with intermittent computers issues and ended with dozens of delays and hundreds of cancellations.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
A Texas appeals court has ruled that a sexual assault survivor's lawsuit against Gateway Church and its elders must be dismissed.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Anthony's attorneys have argued that the murder trial marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
A Texas appeals court has ruled that a sexual assault survivor's lawsuit against Gateway Church and its elders must be dismissed.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
