Update on Port Authority’s Airport and Transportation Projects Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, recently participated in City & State’s Transportation Summit on October 28th. He sat down for a fireside chat with Editor-in-Chief Ralph R. Ortega to provide updates on various ongoing capital projects in the […]

The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its 36th day, has resulted in the US announcing significant cuts to flights across 40 major airports, starting this Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited mounting pressure on air traffic control systems as the reason for this move. With a shortfall of 3,500 air traffic controllers, the Federal […]

The ongoing government shutdown has led to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATC) at U. S. airports, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take drastic measures in order to maintain airspace safety. As a result, starting this Friday, thousands of flights will be reduced daily across 40 major airports in the country. The […]

The recent market forecast for the U. S. business travel industry shows a projected growth of up to 4% in 2026, with continued expansion to exceed $407 billion by 2028. In light of this, Booking. com for Business conducted a study to determine the top 10 U. S. airports for business travelers based on factors […]

Qantas’ Sydney International Business Lounge is set to undergo major renovations while its newly revamped Auckland International Lounge prepares to open in December, just in time for the peak holiday season. This is part of the airline’s global lounge refurbishment program and shows a significant investment in providing a premium travel experience for its customers. […]

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that 10% of flights at 40 major US airports will be cut starting Friday if a deal to end the federal government shutdown is not reached. The shutdown, now in its 36th day, has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration agents to work […]

FAA Implements 10% Air Traffic Reduction During Government Shutdown In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets, beginning Friday morning. This decision, made by FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, aims to maintain safety amidst growing staffing pressures caused by […]

As the government shutdown persists, air travel in the United States has become increasingly inconvenient. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently warned that if the shutdown continues, airspace closures may occur, potentially jeopardizing the safety of both crews and passengers. In addition to issues with air traffic controllers, there has been an increase in […]

Spirit Airlines to End Service at Milwaukee Airport Spirit Airlines has recently announced their decision to discontinue their services at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. This decision follows the discontinuation of services in Phoenix, St. Louis, and Rochester, New York. The airliner stated that this move is a part of their efforts to reposition and focus […]

Spirit Airlines to End Service at Milwaukee Airport and Other Airports in 2026 Spirit Airlines announced that it will no longer offer flights at several airports, including Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, starting January 8, 2026. The budget airline stated that the decision was made in order to align with their smaller operating fleet and focus […]