Flight delays aren’t slowing down despite move to end shutdown
February 7, 2026
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Flight delays aren’t slowing down despite move to end shutdown

There may soon be an end to the government shutdown that has been causing massive flight delays for weeks, but the travel nightmare caused by the political chaos…

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Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with air traffic controllers not working during government shutdown
February 6, 2026
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Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with air traffic controllers not working during government shutdown

President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated criticism of air traffic controllers who have been absent during parts of the record-long government shutdown, when they’re required to work without…

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Flight cancellations up to 6% as FAA airport delays linger while shutdown bill advances
February 5, 2026
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Flight cancellations up to 6% as FAA airport delays linger while shutdown bill advances

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday urged Congress to quickly pass the bipartisan bill that would end the government shutdown and the flight disruptions that have plagued the…

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FAA freezes flight cancellations at 6% as government shutdown ends
February 5, 2026
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FAA freezes flight cancellations at 6% as government shutdown ends

Mere hours before the federal government reopened Wednesday, the Department of Transportation announced flight reductions will freeze at 6% thanks to strong staffing levels and a “rapid decline”…

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UPS plane crash victims named by Kentucky officials
February 4, 2026
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UPS plane crash victims named by Kentucky officials

He said that the victims were identified by DNA, medical records and dental records, and that testing was completed less than 24 hours ago. He added that all…

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What’s next for flight cancellations, airports after government shutdown ends
February 3, 2026
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What’s next for flight cancellations, airports after government shutdown ends

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night signed a bill that reopened the government after 43 days, paving the way for airlines to restore regular flight schedules and air…

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FAA has lifted emergency flight reductions used to ease staffing pressure during government shutdown
February 3, 2026
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FAA has lifted emergency flight reductions used to ease staffing pressure during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration has ended its flight-reduction emergency order, allowing air travel to resume normal operations. The emergency order was officially lifted Monday at 6 a.m. ET,…

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Trump administration ditches Biden plan to compensate travelers for airline delays
February 2, 2026
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Trump administration ditches Biden plan to compensate travelers for airline delays

The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a proposal that would have compensated airline passengers for significant delays caused by issues within a carrier’s control. Though the move was…

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John F. Kennedy airport Terminal 4 system outage resolved after causing delays
February 1, 2026
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John F. Kennedy airport Terminal 4 system outage resolved after causing delays

Travelers passing through John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 faced delays Sunday after operations went “down” around noon, according to the Port Authority of New York and…

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Severe weather threatens to disrupt peak Thanksgiving travel period
February 1, 2026
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Severe weather threatens to disrupt peak Thanksgiving travel period

Severe weather throughout the country threatens widespread disruptions during what’s expected to be a record-high Thanksgiving travel week. A tornado watch is in effect for parts of southeast…

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