The federal government shutdown, entering its 36th day, has prompted U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to announce that he will order a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday unless Congress strikes a deal.
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Delta Air Lines has halted its Delta One security screening at JFK and LAX as TSA staffing shortages worsen during the government shutdown, forcing premium passengers through regular checkpoints.
The power of the United States passport has weakened to its lowest position in two decades, as the latest Henley Passport Index shows a significant shift in global mobility.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) aboard the Wing of Zion, Israel’s Boeing 767 state aircraft, for New York JFK International Airport (JFK).
Several comprehensive credit cards are available for frequent flyers who are interested in earning high-value rewards without incurring annual fees.
Delta has addressed rumours of its AI-based pricing system, confirming that it will not utilise user data to customise ticket prices.
An unconventional celebration was held on a United Airlines flight from Newark to Orlando as a couple exchanged wedding vows onboard.
The FAA honoured 93-year-old Alfred Uhalt with the ‘Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award’, recognising his 77-year safe aviation career.
Over 1,200 employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are expected to leave the agency this year.
Thailand’s aviation industry received a significant boost as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded the country’s safety rating from Category 2 to Category 1.