How the government shutdown will affect international flights

Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.

MD-11 planes grounded by UPS, FedEx after Kentucky crash

MD-11 planes have been grounded by UPS and FedEx following the deadly crash in Kentucky this week. Here’s what to know about the planes.

Tracking delays, cancellations at Atlanta airport as FAA reductions begin

Planes remain a common sight above Atlanta, but the FAA’s slowdown means fewer flights as the political impasse in Washington disrupts the nation’s air system.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding

Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.

FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list

The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.

United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions

United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.

Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers

Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.

What are the busiest airports in the US?

On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.

FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.

Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled

Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.

Thanksgiving travel at risk? How a government shutdown might impact your trip

As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.

Atlanta airport seeing delays, cancellations on Monday amid shutdown

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is reporting increased delays and cancellations as the government shutdown continues, though officials say staffing shortages elsewhere — not in Atlanta — are to blame.

Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid

Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.

Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago

A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.