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Duffy said the government shutdown is most likely taking a toll on already overburdened controllers. “Now what they think about as they’re controlling our airspace is: ‘How am I going to pay my mortgage? How do I make my car payment? I have a couple kids at home, how do …

WASHINGTON — Federal funding for air travel in rural areas will run out Sunday if the government shutdown continues, threatening to isolate remote communities across the country. The Essential Air Service (EAS), established in 1978, provides funds to airline carriers to operate out of rural airports for routes that would …

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown is entering its 10th day, with both Republicans and Democrats dug in and refusing to give any ground to their political foes. But the coming days and weeks will bring some key pressure points that could potentially end the partisan impasse. Until now, the impacts …

Flights were delayed across the country for a third straight day Wednesday as the Federal Aviation Administration contended with more airport staffing shortages amid the government shutdown. One of the airports hit with delays was Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the FAA. The agency also ordered a reduction …

BRUSSELS — A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems disrupted operations on Saturday at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow, the continent’s busiest, causing flight delays and cancellations. The disruption is the latest in a string of increasingly sophisticated cyber and ransomware attacks targeting governments and …

A cruise ship passenger faces a federal charge after he jumped overboard with thousands in cash on him over the weekend in Puerto Rico after he incurred about $16,000 in gambling losses on the high seas, federal prosecutors said. Jey Xander Omar Gonzalez-Diaz was arrested Sunday after he jumped off …

Air Canada suspended all operations Saturday morning after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job over pay and scheduling disputes, prompting the Canadian government to step in. Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu has directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration, extending the existing contract …

The adage “time heals all wounds” is not holding true for Canadian travelers and their desire to vacation in America. Visits to the United States from Canada are down 25.2%, year to date, with a 37% year-over-year drop in arrivals by car in July alone, according to Tourism Economics. “Canadians …

The Air Canada strike has ended after flight attendants reached a tentative agreement with the airline, both parties said early Tuesday. “The Strike has ended,” the Canadian Union of Public Employees said in a Facebook post advising its membership to “fully cooperate with resumption of operations.” Air Canada said that …

Air Canada said Sunday it has suspended its plan to resume limited flights after the union representing its flight attendants told members to defy a federal order to return to work. The airline now expects to restart operations Monday evening. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board directed Air Canada and Air …