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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.
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark. Controllers have been working without pay since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will see more flights delayed or canceled the longer they go without a paycheck.
Frontier Airlines launches flights from Richmond
Frontier Airlines begins nonstop flights from Richmond to Atlanta and Denver, offering introductory fares starting at $29.
Roanoke airport reopens runway
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport reopened a runway weeks after a commuter jet overshot it and was stopped by EMAS.
Regional jet overshoots landing at Virginia airport
A commercial regional jet from Dulles overran a runway at Roanoke airport during heavy rain, but no injuries were reported, officials said.
Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
FAA nominee Bryan Bedford faces Senate scrutiny over safety record, pilot training standards, and air traffic modernization after a fatal D.C. crash.
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.
Norfolk airport adding JetBlue service in April
JetBlue will start service from Norfolk International Airport on April 30, offering seasonal daily nonstop flights to Boston’s Logan Airport, Norfolk airport officials announced Wednesday. The airline will be the ninth commercial carrier at Norfolk’s airport, and its 140-seat Airbus A220 aircraft will depart Norfolk at 6 p.m., arriving at 7:29 p.m. in Boston daily […]
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, […]
Transportation 2023: JOHN E. ‘JACK’ POTTER
Potter’s responsibilities include managing and operating Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International airports, the only two federally owned airports. He also oversees the Dulles Toll Road. Since taking on his role in 2011, Potter has focused on improving efficiency and technology at the airports. In July, the authority’s board approved a $16.4 million [&hellip[...]
Dominion, Dulles solar project to power 37,000 Va. homes
A massive solar project that will soon begin to take shape at Washington Dulles International Airport will not only have the ability to power 37,000 Virginia homes, but will also send a message to travelers about the power of clean energy, officials said Tuesday during a ceremonial groundbreaking for the 835-acre Dulles Solar and Storage project. […]
