3 h. ago Thousands of air controllers miss out on FAA bonuses over single rule

Many controllers called out of work during the shutdown due to financial strain

Politics

5 h. ago FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out

The Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive bonuses

Events

1 week ago Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolutionUS politics live – latest updatesA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, in which air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Chaos at Delhi airport after system glitch delays over 300 flights

Malfunctioning air traffic control messaging system leaves thousands of passengers stranded at India’s busiest airport

Events

1 week ago Passengers face global disruption as flights cut amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of a resolutionA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, where air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Sadiq's Khan's air miles: How Labour's Mayor of London has flown nearly 28,000 miles around the world in just one year

The Labour mayor has jetted off to Poland, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, France and Brazil over the last year, racking up thousands of air miles and costing the tax payer tens of thousands in costs.

Politics

3 w. ago Air traffic controllers take second jobs after missing first paycheck

The FAA is about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels

Society

3 w. ago FAA staffing shortages slam 50 airports over the weekend as air traffic controllers are set to miss first full paycheck

Staff shortages have increased four times over October 2024 as a federal government shutdown nears its one-month anniversary

Politics

3 w. ago Major energy supplier is giving away FREE air fryers to thousands of customers

A MAJOR energy company is giving away free air fryers to some customers, as well as a whole host of other freebies. The giveaway is in a bid to help the most vulnerable customers save cash throughout the harsh winter months. EDF has confirmed it is relaunching its Winter Warmer Shop Scheme this year, with...

Economics