Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports
American Airlines is reducing its flight schedule by 4% after the FAA’s safety directive, canceling roughly 220 flights daily while urging Washington to resolve the government shutdown
On Friday: following concerning safety data, the FAA will impose 10% cuts at 40 airports and curb certain operations to lighten controller load. Affected hubs have not been named, and measures remain under review
FAA: Sharp surge in controller absences impacting half of local facilities. “Safety above all”: air traffic will be slowed as needed, even if it causes delays and cancellations
Cyprus outperformed Europe for the fourth month running, with Larnaca and Paphos driving strong travel demand and new air connections
Drones repeatedly disrupted operations at Munich Airport for a second consecutive night on Saturday, causing chaos and leaving thousands of passengers stranded
Drone sightings lead to Munich Airport closure affecting thousands
Relief for air travelers in Greece as the scheduled strike on October 1 will not include the aviation sector; the decision comes after a Greek court rejected the labor union's requirement to include air traffic controllers
As Greece braces for an aviation strike, cancellations loom. Travelers affected by flight changes are offered options for refunds or date changes
Air traffic controllers delay strike
