air travel
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers are facing longer waits and mounting delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed an increase in sick calls among unpaid air traffic controllers, threatening the reliability of flight operations nationwide. TSA officers, also unpaid, continue screening 2.5 million passengers daily but warn of worsening delays. […]
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport recorded its most active summer in over a decade, with 371,775 outbound passengers and 742,924 total travelers June–August. August alone topped 130,000 emplanements—the strongest summer month since the 1990s—and approached 2007’s benchmark of 391,623 boardings. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello credited terminal upgrades and expanded air service, noting this […]
A Southwest Airlines flight from Tampa to Denver was struck by lightning during its descent into Denver International Airport on Sunday. Despite the dramatic incident, the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate without any complications. Emergency services were dispatched as a precaution. Southwest Airlines confirmed the lightning strike and stated that the aircraft […]
Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. residents will need a REAL ID-compliant license or an alternative acceptable form of identification to fly domestically or access certain federal buildings. After years of delays, the DHS and TSA confirm that no further extensions are expected. REAL ID cards are marked with a star or, in some states, offer […]
A lot of young people go off to college and some feel they’re getting a little bit more freedom being away from their parents. I found an old story were college student from France was arrested after calling in a fake bomb theat on a plane his parents was traveling on. The student didn’t want […]
With the rise of Covid numbers and a new variant the US is getting ready to enforce stricter guidelines for International and domestic flights. This new guidance would require all people entering the United States to show a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of getting on a flight. This new requirement would apply […]
On Wednesday, United Airlines announced that they would begin acquiring around 200 electric air taxis to shuttle people in big cities to the airport quicker. They’ve partnered up with a small, private company that produces electric helicopter style aircraft that are capable of vertical takeoff and landings. The company is called Archer and hopes to […]
Early Thursday morning, Spirit Airlines Flight 696 slid off the taxiway after landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. According to the FAA, the nose wheel of the Airbus A320 slid off the pavement and into the grass. Passengers were shook up, but there were no injuries. Over 100 people deplaned using the aircraft stairs […]
Since COVID-19 cases are still on the rise, the powers that be have seen fit to keep the US / Canada and the US / Mexican land borders closed until at least January 21st. Chad Wolf, acting Secretary of the U.X. Department of Homeland Security tweeted this: “In order to continue to prevent the spread […]
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