Flight cancellations, air travel delays persist after shutdown ends
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Airports, primarily on the East Coast, have seen a substantial spike in flight cancellations since the summer travel rush began this year compared to the same period in 2024.
The winter storm spreading across the U.S. has prompted thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
Gusty winds and heavy rain could prompt flight delays and cancellations in the Northeast just before Thanksgiving.
Nearly 2,000 flights have been delayed or canceled Wednesday after powerful Category 3 hurricane hit Florida's Gulf Coast.
At the height of the nationwide weather-related travel disruptions earlier this week, Scott Kirby flew private from New Jersey to Colorado.
About 30 flights were canceled on Friday following an electrical panel failure at JFK's international terminal.
The FAA said it appears a corrupted database file brought the nation's aviation system to a halt Wednesday.
Thunderstorms that were moving across the Denver metro area on Sunday were causing flight delays in the late afternoon.
A late (and unusual) May snowstorm caused some troubles for Denver International Airport on Friday. At one point, the airport reported more than 210 cancelations and more than 300 delays.
More than 100 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Wednesday in the midst of a powerful winter storm.
The website FlightAware.com constantly tracks delays and flight cancellations at Denver International Airport, which goes by the airport code DEN and is known to locals in Colorado as DIA.
After a snowstorm Wednesday night into Thursday morning, a number of flights were canceled at Denver International Airport.
Almost 300 flights in and out of DIA were canceled Wednesday.
With a High Wind Warning in effect on Wednesday, more than 500 flights were delayed at DIA. There were also more than 100 cancellations.
Right now it looks like the highest impact from this storm will be in the mountains.
Many people traveling through Denver International Airport Monday struggled to get to their destinations after a long and frustrating weekend of flight cancellations and delays.
The FAA issued a ground stop for Denver International Airport Thursday afternoon.
The visibility could be as low as a mile at times around the state.
The Colorado Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state are urging drivers to plan ahead this holiday season for a sober ride home.
Snow is going to hit the high country first on Saturday, gradually spreading across the mountains, before dropping down into the plains late Saturday night.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Firefighters with the Denver Fire Department rushed to put out a fire at a vacant home on Christmas night.
Denver police issued a shelter-in-place for an area near 17th Avenue and Emerson Street early Friday morning.
The Colorado Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state are urging drivers to plan ahead this holiday season for a sober ride home.
Snow is going to hit the high country first on Saturday, gradually spreading across the mountains, before dropping down into the plains late Saturday night.
Firefighters with the Denver Fire Department rushed to put out a fire at a vacant home on Christmas night.
Denver police issued a shelter-in-place for an area near 17th Avenue and Emerson Street early Friday morning.
With record heat in Denver on Dec. 25, runners, bikers, families, and pets all filled Wash Park to take advantage of the rare forecast.
The Colorado State Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement for a DUI enforcement period between Christmas and New Year's.
Triple A says the day after Christmas is the biggest day for post-Christmas road travel in Colorado specifically on I-25 south.
Denver police issued a shelter-in-place for an area near 17th Avenue and Emerson Street early Friday morning.
Firefighters with the Denver Fire Department rushed to put out a fire at a vacant home on Christmas night.
A shelter in place order was issued for a Denver neighborhood near 17th and Emerson on Friday morning.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
This time of year, Interstate 70 through the mountains is usually slick, snowy, and packed with travelers heading to ski resorts. But on Christmas Eve, the road to the high country was sunny, dry, and noticeably quieter.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.