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Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.

As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

The FAA is facing staffing shortages, leading to inadequate air traffic control at Newark Airport.

fromGothamist

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.

4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.

Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.

fromThe Washington Post

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Radar Screens Went Dark at Newark Airport Again This Time for Even Longer

Newark Airport faced severe operational challenges due to repeated radar outages and staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.

Washington DC

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.

As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

The FAA is facing staffing shortages, leading to inadequate air traffic control at Newark Airport.

fromGothamist

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.

4 weeks ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.

Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.

fromThe Washington Post

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.

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EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold from three to five hours faces criticism from consumer protection groups.

fromwww.thelocal.com

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU compensation rights for flight delays and cancellations may be reduced following new thresholds set by the EU Council.

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU airline compensation rights may be reduced due to increased delay thresholds, leading to lower compensation for passengers in Europe.

fromThe Local France

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Discussion to reform flight delay compensation rules may lessen cancellations while provably impacting consumer rights.

Europe politics

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Europe news

EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold from three to five hours faces criticism from consumer protection groups.

fromwww.thelocal.com

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU compensation rights for flight delays and cancellations may be reduced following new thresholds set by the EU Council.

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU airline compensation rights may be reduced due to increased delay thresholds, leading to lower compensation for passengers in Europe.

fromThe Local France

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Discussion to reform flight delay compensation rules may lessen cancellations while provably impacting consumer rights.

Europe politics

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

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Europe news

EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation

Europe news

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

Travel

This is how you can claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed

Digital life

JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays

fromThe Local France

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU passengers may lose compensation rights for delayed flights due to raised thresholds after the Council's controversial agreement.

Travel

This is how you can claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed

Digital life

JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays

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Travel Troubleshooter: Passenger pays extra for early flight but gets a later one instead

Norwegian Airlines failed to compensate for flight changes that led to missed appointments and unnecessary extra charges.

San Francisco

'Beyond our control': SFO's most delayed airline tries to explain

Travel

United passengers endured a double diversion and a 28-hour journey over the Pacific

Miscellaneous

Travel Troubleshooter: Lufthansa messes up flight, offers unsatisfactory refund

Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Passenger pays extra for early flight but gets a later one instead

Norwegian Airlines failed to compensate for flight changes that led to missed appointments and unnecessary extra charges.

San Francisco

'Beyond our control': SFO's most delayed airline tries to explain

Travel

United passengers endured a double diversion and a 28-hour journey over the Pacific

Miscellaneous

Travel Troubleshooter: Lufthansa messes up flight, offers unsatisfactory refund

I'm a pilot - here's the disastrous truth about flying out of Newark Airport

Newark Airport is facing major disruptions due to delays, cancellations, and air traffic control issues.

FAA imposes Newark flight cuts in a bid to reduce congestion and delays for passengers

FAA reduces Newark airport flights due to delays caused by construction, staffing shortages, and equipment outages.

US news

A runway under construction at Newark's beleaguered airport reopens early

fromEngadget

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All American Airlines flights in the US are currently grounded

NYC politics

Travelers Face Delays as Newark Airport Chaos Enters Second Week

NYC politics

A Newark air traffic controller on the moment systems went dark

I'm a pilot - here's the disastrous truth about flying out of Newark Airport

Newark Airport is facing major disruptions due to delays, cancellations, and air traffic control issues.

FAA imposes Newark flight cuts in a bid to reduce congestion and delays for passengers

FAA reduces Newark airport flights due to delays caused by construction, staffing shortages, and equipment outages.

US news

A runway under construction at Newark's beleaguered airport reopens early

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

All American Airlines flights in the US are currently grounded

NYC politics

Travelers Face Delays as Newark Airport Chaos Enters Second Week

#newark-liberty-international-airport

NYC politics

A Newark air traffic controller on the moment systems went dark

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NYC startup

Newark Airport to reduce more flights until late October

NYC politics

Newark Airport Might See a Temporary Reduction in Flights

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NYC startup

Newark Airport to reduce more flights until late October

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NYC politics

Newark Airport Might See a Temporary Reduction in Flights

What Travelers Should Know About Newark Airport's Major Delays Amid Massive FAA Staffing Shortage-'It Is Not Safe'

Newark International Airport faces significant delays and cancellations due to FAA staffing shortages and construction limiting operations.

fromTravel + Leisure

NYC startup

Newark Airport Delays Have Halted Hundreds of Flights-These 13 Travel Essentials Can Help You Stay Prepared

NYC parents

fromTravel + Leisure

What Travelers Should Know About Newark Airport's Major Delays Amid Massive FAA Staffing Shortage-'It Is Not Safe'

Newark International Airport faces significant delays and cancellations due to FAA staffing shortages and construction limiting operations.

fromTravel + Leisure

NYC startup

Newark Airport Delays Have Halted Hundreds of Flights-These 13 Travel Essentials Can Help You Stay Prepared

more#travel-disruptions

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposed change to flight compensation rules may limit passenger rights and prioritize airline profits.

Toronto

fromwww.cbc.ca

Delays continue at Pearson airport as crashed plane's black box sent off for analysis | CBC News

Toronto Pearson airport experiences ongoing delays and cancellations following a crash landing that injured 21 people, resulting in major impact on flight operations.

Miscellaneous

Thousands of flights disrupted as US and Canada hit by winter storms over Presidents Day weekend

fromTime Out London

London

This London airport is officially the worst in the UK for delays

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Fog that disrupted UK flights predicted to ease

fromwww.thelocal.com

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposed change to flight compensation rules may limit passenger rights and prioritize airline profits.

Toronto

fromwww.cbc.ca

Delays continue at Pearson airport as crashed plane's black box sent off for analysis | CBC News

Toronto Pearson airport experiences ongoing delays and cancellations following a crash landing that injured 21 people, resulting in major impact on flight operations.

Miscellaneous

Thousands of flights disrupted as US and Canada hit by winter storms over Presidents Day weekend

fromTime Out London

London

This London airport is officially the worst in the UK for delays

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Fog that disrupted UK flights predicted to ease

more#air-travel

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

London

UK's Heathrow airport shuts amid outage, throwing global travel into chaos

Miami food

A flight returned to Miami with an emergency. For travelers, the saga just began

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

More than 200 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

Miscellaneous

Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays

London

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK's Heathrow airport shuts amid outage, throwing global travel into chaos

Heathrow Airport is closed until midnight Friday due to a power outage, affecting thousands of travelers.

Miami food

A flight returned to Miami with an emergency. For travelers, the saga just began

American Airlines caused significant travel disruptions for passengers with unclear communications and delayed flights, resulting in a stressful experience.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

More than 200 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

Miscellaneous

Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays

more#travel-disruption

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Travel

Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms

France politics

Lost Smartphone Sends Air France Flight Back to Airport

Travel

Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms

France politics

Lost Smartphone Sends Air France Flight Back to Airport

more#aviation

fromBuzzFeed

29 People Shared The Wildest Reasons Their Flights Were Delayed

Unexpected factors can lead to flight delays, ranging from unusual wildlife encounters to bizarre incidents, showcasing the unpredictability of air travel.

OMG science

London's Heathrow Airport Shuts After Fire Triggers Power Outage

Airlines often must rebook you if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed, but low-cost carriers like Frontier or Southwest might not provide alternatives.

Europe news

Wintery mix of snow, sleet cancels flights and closes some suburban schools

A winter mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain caused significant disruptions in New York City, affecting school operations and flight schedules across the region.

Education

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Travel

Bay Area flight at heart of DOT's lawsuit against Southwest

Miscellaneous

DOT goes after 2 more airlines over delayed flights

Travel

Bay Area flight at heart of DOT's lawsuit against Southwest

Miscellaneous

DOT goes after 2 more airlines over delayed flights

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#southwest-airlines

Digital life

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

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Miscellaneous

US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights

Digital life

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights

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#jetblue

Miscellaneous

JetBlue Faces Multimillion-Dollar Fine Over Flight Delays

Miscellaneous

US fines JetBlue $2m for chronically delayed flights' in unprecedented act

Miscellaneous

JetBlue Faces Multimillion-Dollar Fine Over Flight Delays

Miscellaneous

US fines JetBlue $2m for chronically delayed flights' in unprecedented act

JetBlue Fined $2M for Delayed Flights - What That Means for Affected Passengers' Wallets

JetBlue is fined $2 million for chronic flight delays following a Department of Transportation investigation, marking a first in airline penalties.

fromBuzzFeed

Since You're Doing A Lot Of Traveling This Winter, Go Ahead And Pack These 47 Useful Things

Traveling to colder climates or experiencing flight delays can be frustrating, but it’s essential to prepare adequately and maintain a positive mindset to navigate through these challenges.

France news

fromFast Company

Cyberattack hits Japan Airlines, delaying flights for holiday travelers

Japan Airlines experienced a cyberattack on Thursday that caused delays to over 20 domestic flights. However, they managed to stop the attack and restore systems.

Information security

#american-airlines

Miscellaneous

American Airlines lifts ground stop of all US flights after technical issue

Miami

American Airlines flights briefly grounded on Christmas Eve. What you should know

Miscellaneous

American Airlines lifts ground stop of all US flights after technical issue