44 m. ago Thousands of flight delays across the country could force Congress to break its deadlock on the government shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told air traffic controllers to ‘show up for work’ amid the government shutdown

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10 h. ago Senate again fails to pass stopgap funding bill as government shutdown drags into eighth day – live

Senate fails for sixth time to pass a funding bill in 54-45 vote – three Democrats sided with Republicans in attempt to reach 60-vote thresholdUS airport staffing shortages set to cause more delays amid shutdownDemocrat bill aims to help federal workers cover childcare costsA series of “violent” texts sent by a Democrat seeking to become Virginia’s attorney general has shaken up the state’s governor’s race, with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears seizing on the controversy to try to reverse her opponent’s double-digit polling lead.Earle-Sears has released new campaign advertisements condemning Democratic former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, her opponenent in the governor’s race, for continuing to support Jay Jones, whose private texts three years ago speculated about a senior state Republican getting “two bullets to the head” and “breeding little fascists”. Continue reading...

Economics

12 h. ago US airport staffing shortages expected to cause more delays amid shutdown

Air traffic controllers warn of escalating delays and stress as the government shutdown enters its second weekUS politics live – latest updatesStaffing shortages at US airports are anticipated to cause further disruption to air travelers on Wednesday as effects from the US government shutdown, now in its seventh day, ripple out across the country.Union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners have warned the situation is likely to get worse, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing issues at airports in Nashville, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and Philadelphia, as well at its air traffic control centers in Atlanta, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Flights delayed across multiple major airports due to government shutdown

More than 3,000 flight delays were reported Tuesday with Nashville and Chicago airports being hit hard

Politics

25 h. ago Major airports struggle with flight delays and staff shortages as government shutdown enters second week

More than 3,000 flight delays were reported Tuesday with Nashville and Chicago airports being hit hard

Politics

28 h. ago Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day

Politics

43 h. ago Gavin Newsom hits out at Trump over shutdown after FAA warned airport would have no air traffic controllers

Travelers hit with frustrating delays and cancellations as government shutdown affects federal agency workers

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49 h. ago Several airports experience delays as air traffic controllers go without pay during government shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about stressed-out air traffic controllers, with some calling out sick amid the ongoing government shutdown

Politics

6 d. ago Owner of 18ft Thunderbird 3 replica thought he was only buying a model

An airport worker described the comical moment when the onsite staff asked if they had brought a lorry to pick up the model

Politics

7 d. ago Manchester Airport travel warning as airline staff ballot strike action

A union says the strike could take place over half term

Events

8 d. ago Trump says government shutdown likely as House Democrats call out Republicans for delaying votes before funding deadline – live

Government funding is set to expire at midnight ET; Republican speaker Mike Johnson pushed back House return in order to prevent Democrats from negotiating furtherThe US government is hurtling towards its first shutdown in six years, with no signs congressional leaders are near agreement on legislation to continue funding beyond the Tuesday night deadline to prevent workers from being furloughed and agencies from shutting their doors.Congress’s Republican majority is pushing legislation to fund the government through 21 November, but Democrats have refused to vote for it unless it includes a series of concessions centered on healthcare. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Stowaway found dead in landing gear of American Airlines plane after arriving from Europe

A STOWAWAY was found dead inside the landing gear of an American Airlines plane after it touched down. The grim discovery was made at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, North Carolina, at around 9am local time on Sunday morning, police said. Airport staff were carrying out routine maintenance on the plane, which had recently arrived from...

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2 w. ago 'Airport staff told me to 'cover up' to protect other passengers

Radio star Nikki Osborne was approached by a member of staff as she headed to the Qantas lounge ahead of her flight - and what followed left her feeling 'angry and frustrated'

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2 w. ago Airport staff make grim find as man caught with human skull and bones in suitcase

A man was caught trying to smuggle a human skull and bones through security at an airport - but he had a bizarre excuse for his actions, claiming they were for a ritual

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2 w. ago Traveler found with 'human remains' in bag told airport staff they were for 'rituals'

Tampa International Airport officials found prohibited plants, cigars and a foil-wrapped duffel bag which contained what appeared to be human remains, including part of a skull.

Transport

2 w. ago Strike action averted as airport employer offers staff improved pay deal

Unite the Union says its members’ strong stance ‘forced the company to make an improved offer’.

Economics

2 w. ago Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue

A supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day's delay due to a premature engine shutdown

Transport

3 w. ago Plane full of tourists forced to repeatedly circle airport after traffic controller fell asleep

Passengers on a flight from Paris to Corsica were left hanging mid-air after the airport staff member on the ground took a mid-shift snooze.

Society

3 w. ago ‘Chaos’ for tourists as hundreds of airport workers go on strike

Security control staff at Spain’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport have commenced an "indefinite" strike, leading to significant disruption.

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3 w. ago 'Collision' at major UK airport as staff scramble and easyJet plane grounded

An easyJet plane has been grounded this morning (Saturday, September 13) as it prepared to leave Manchester Airport's Terminal 1, throwing journeys into chaos

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