Govt shutdown: Flight reductions affect Sky Harbor
With federal officials ordering flight reductions at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and other high traffic airports across the country, travelers and workers alike are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach and Brian Webb report.
With federal officials ordering flight reductions at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and other high traffic airports across the country, travelers and workers alike are starting to feel the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach and Brian Webb report.
FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding
Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.
Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.
Sky Harbor travelers battle shutdown-related delays
Flights are about to get a little more complicated for travelers as the FAA is cutting air traffic by 10% at major airports including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach caught up with travelers at the airport.
Flights are about to get a little more complicated for travelers as the FAA is cutting air traffic by 10% at major airports including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach caught up with travelers at the airport.
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
United Airlines to offer refunds because of shutdown-caused flight restrictions
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
United Airlines customers with flights booked to travel during the government shutdown will be eligible for a refund, CEO Scott Kirby told employees in a memo on Wednesday.
Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Sky Harbor travelers battle shutdown-related delays, cancellations
Travelers flying in and out of Phoenix are already seeing the effects of the FAA ordering a reduction in flights amid the ongoing government shutdown. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from a few stranded travelers.
Travelers flying in and out of Phoenix are already seeing the effects of the FAA ordering a reduction in flights amid the ongoing government shutdown. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from a few stranded travelers.
Sky Harbor sees delays, cancellations amid shutdown, impending nationwide flight cuts
Travelers at Sky Harbor International Airport are already experiencing delays due to air traffic constraints stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
Travelers at Sky Harbor International Airport are already experiencing delays due to air traffic constraints stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
What are the busiest airports in the US?
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
UPS plane crash in Kentucky kills at least 12, including child, as death toll rises
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
At least 9 killed in Kentucky UPS cargo plane crash
A UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff in Louisville, killing at least nine people. Plus, a suspected drunk driver crashed near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
A UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff in Louisville, killing at least nine people. Plus, a suspected drunk driver crashed near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns
With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.
With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.
Spirit Airlines to discontinue Phoenix Sky Harbor flights in 2026
Officials with Spirit Airlines say they are adjusting their routes to “better align with our smaller operating fleet and focus on our strongest performing markets."
Officials with Spirit Airlines say they are adjusting their routes to “better align with our smaller operating fleet and focus on our strongest performing markets."
Airlines brace for delays as shutdown becomes longest in history
The current government shutdown has become the longest in history, creating major complications for air travelers across the country as staffing shortages among air traffic controllers worsen. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has the latest.
The current government shutdown has become the longest in history, creating major complications for air travelers across the country as staffing shortages among air traffic controllers worsen. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has the latest.
Flights grounded at Reagan National Airport to due threat
Flights were grounded at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Nov. 4 due to a reported security threat on a United Airlines plane.
Flights were grounded at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Nov. 4 due to a reported security threat on a United Airlines plane.
Arriving flight evacuated at Reagan National Airport after reports of a bomb threat
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Passengers were evacuated from a United Airlines flight at Reagan National Airport Tuesday after reports of a bomb threat on Tuesday.
Ongoing U.S. govt shutdown causing flight delays
The ongoing federal government shutdown and staffing shortages is causing delays in air travel. That includes Sky Harbor in Phoenix, where there were at least 59 delayed flights and three cancelled flights between the afternoons of Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.
The ongoing federal government shutdown and staffing shortages is causing delays in air travel. That includes Sky Harbor in Phoenix, where there were at least 59 delayed flights and three cancelled flights between the afternoons of Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.
Husband, wife unharmed in plane crash near Cathedral Rock: sheriff
A parachute helped save the lives of a husband and wife who were involved in a plane crash on Nov. 3 near Cathedral Rock in Sedona, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said.
A parachute helped save the lives of a husband and wife who were involved in a plane crash on Nov. 3 near Cathedral Rock in Sedona, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said.