Flight Cuts Expected at Major U. S. Starting Friday, Portland International Airport and other major airports on the West Coast, as well as the busiest airline hubs in the United States, will experience a reduction in flights due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday that air traffic will […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce flights at certain airports by 10% starting on Friday. The agency, which will release more details on Thursday, cites safety as the main reason for the reduction. Air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay since October 1st, have been warned of potential chaos […]

The Senate is not expected to vote on the House-passed measure to reopen the government today. However, a vote on a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at blocking strikes on Venezuela is planned for Thursday, according to Majority Whip John Barrasso’s office. The notice also states that further votes may occur on Thursday. The U. […]

Aviation is a vital industry that connects people and goods around the world, generating an estimated US $4. 1 trillion in annual turnover and contributing to about 3. 9% of global GDP. However, with this great convenience comes a cost – aviation also accounts for over 2% of global emissions. As the demand for air […]

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. […]

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 […]