FAA holds flight cuts at 6% as controllers return to work

Following the end of the government shutdown, the FAA announced that flight cuts will remain at 6% due to the return of air traffic controllers, easing recent travel disruptions and leading to improvements like fewer delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Air travel headaches to ease as shutdown ends

Following the end of the government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that planned flight cuts would remain at 6% rather than increasing, citing the return of more air traffic controllers to work. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Air traffic controllers working without pay leads to travel woes

Hundreds of flights at Sky Harbor were canceled or delayed Friday as the FAA cut traffic due to controller shortages. An expert predicted the travel chaos will worsen, saying cuts fail to adequately relieve the pressure. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.

1,000+ flights canceled amid shutdown, FAA cuts

More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the U.S. as of 5 p.m. Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in air traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airports. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has the latest.

Canceled flights spur frustration; travelers suggest Mesa Gateway

The FAA's new 10% flight reduction at 40 high-traffic airports, including Phoenix, is compounding issues as the airport already faces delays and cancellations. In contrast, travelers at nearby Mesa Gateway Airport are reporting smooth and easy travel.