Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Sky Harbor flyer: 'I don't think its fair to the general public,' amid FAA cuts, shutdown
Sky Harbor travelers say that the flight delays and cancellations, amid the government shutdown and FAA flight reductions not fair to the public. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more, as we enter the third day of flight cuts in Phoenix.
Sky Harbor travelers say that the flight delays and cancellations, amid the government shutdown and FAA flight reductions not fair to the public. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more, as we enter the third day of flight cuts in Phoenix.
Sky Harbor delays worsen as government shutdown enters 40th day
The government shutdown has reached its 40th day, causing increasing disruptions at airports, including 365 delays and 113 cancellations at Sky Harbor today.
The government shutdown has reached its 40th day, causing increasing disruptions at airports, including 365 delays and 113 cancellations at Sky Harbor today.
Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
Surviving a lightning strike; government shutdown hits air travel | Newsmaker
John Hook talks with Scott Courtright, who was struck by lightning near Flagstaff and has a harrowing story of survival; plus former air traffic controller Mike Pearson on the government shutdown that's now curtailing flights.
John Hook talks with Scott Courtright, who was struck by lightning near Flagstaff and has a harrowing story of survival; plus former air traffic controller Mike Pearson on the government shutdown that's now curtailing flights.
Aviation workers picket at Sky Harbor, working without pay during shutdown
Air traffic controllers, TSA officers and safety technicians held a rally at Sky Harbor airport to talk about making ends meet, as most federal workers have already missed two paychecks during the federal government shutdown.
Air traffic controllers, TSA officers and safety technicians held a rally at Sky Harbor airport to talk about making ends meet, as most federal workers have already missed two paychecks during the federal government shutdown.
Passengers waiting for hours due to limited flights, delays
Many travelers are reconsidering their holiday travel after being stuck at Sky Harbor for hours over the weekend, as the country enters Day 2 of the FAA's reduction in flights as the government remains shut down. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears more from passengers.
Many travelers are reconsidering their holiday travel after being stuck at Sky Harbor for hours over the weekend, as the country enters Day 2 of the FAA's reduction in flights as the government remains shut down. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears more from passengers.
Impact of day 2 of FAA's 10% flight reduction felt at Sky Harbor
Travelers flying in and out of Sky Harbor are feeling the impact of the 10% flight cuts that went into effect on Nov. 7. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Travelers flying in and out of Sky Harbor are feeling the impact of the 10% flight cuts that went into effect on Nov. 7. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Travelers left stranded as shutdown causes delays, cancellations at Sky Harbor
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is experiencing significant delays and cancellations, with around 44 flights canceled and 70 delayed since Nov. 6.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is experiencing significant delays and cancellations, with around 44 flights canceled and 70 delayed since Nov. 6.
1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
'It's going to compound': Expert predicts more trouble for travelers after FAA cuts
The FAA's 10% flight reduction caused hundreds of delays & cancellations at Sky Harbor. An aviation expert warned the disruption will worsen, stating cuts do not ease the severe stress and financial burden on unpaid air traffic controllers & TSA agents.
The FAA's 10% flight reduction caused hundreds of delays & cancellations at Sky Harbor. An aviation expert warned the disruption will worsen, stating cuts do not ease the severe stress and financial burden on unpaid air traffic controllers & TSA agents.
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.
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.
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.
FAA's order to reduce flights at airports amid shutdown is in effect. What we know
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
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.
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.
Sky Harbor faces cuts, delays as Mesa airport stays calm
The FAA is implementing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 high-traffic airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, due to safety concerns. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from Mesa Gateway Airport travelers who say there hasn't been any issues.
The FAA is implementing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 high-traffic airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, due to safety concerns. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from Mesa Gateway Airport travelers who say there hasn't been any issues.
‘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.
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.
Workers, travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor feeling the government shutdown's impact
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is on a list of airports that will see flight reductions as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. While the reductions are scheduled to start on Nov. 7, travelers and workers alike are already feeling the impact of disruptions linked to the shutdown.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is on a list of airports that will see flight reductions as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. While the reductions are scheduled to start on Nov. 7, travelers and workers alike are already feeling the impact of disruptions linked to the shutdown.