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There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Airlines canceled over 9,000 U.S. flights after FAA cuts to ease pressure on short-staffed control towers during shutdown.
Flight cuts to continue after government shutdown
Airlines cancel thousands of flights as FAA limits traffic. Flight cuts to persist even after the government shutdown ends.
U.S. airlines cancel 1,000+ flights on first day of cuts tied to government shutdown
Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while cutting more than 1,000 flights because of the government shutdown.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports, including New York, L.A. and Chicago, amid the government shutdown.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% starting Friday to maintain safety during the government shutdown as staffing shortages hit air control facilities.
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps
Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
Flying high
Norfolk International Airport is on track to have the best year since its 1938 opening. In June, the airport reported a 7.5% increase in passenger activity, with 431,637 passengers — up from last June’s figure of 401,517, marking the largest number of June passengers in the airport’s history. During the first six months of 2023, […]
Richmond airport sets new travel record
Just two months after shattering its monthly passenger record, Richmond International Airport has done it again. The Capital Region Airport Commission on Wednesday announced that the airport counted 439,951 passengers for July, soaring past a record set in May when the airport counted 431,416 passengers. By comparison, the airport counted 386,931 passengers in July 2019. […]
Boeing reaches $40B deal with Ryanair
Irish air carrier Ryanair plans to order as many as 300 Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft from Arlington County-based Fortune 100 contractor Boeing Co. in a $40 billion deal, the two companies announced Tuesday. Subject to approval by Ryanair’s stockholders, the deal includes a firm order from the airline for 150 aircraft and an option for […]
Breeze Airways takes off in Norfolk
Breeze Airways has been flying out of Norfolk International Airport less than six months, but the startup is steadily attracting passengers eager to satisfy their pent-up wanderlust. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, the Salt Lake City-based airline began offering nonstop, low-cost flights out of 16 cities last spring. Service from Norfolk started June 10, […]
