Airport Delays Pick Up One Week Into Shutdown
Airports across the country started reporting delays as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there had been a “slight tick up” in sick calls among air traffic controllers.
Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.
‘Slight Tick Up’ in Sick Calls at Air Traffic Control – Risk of Absenteeism Rises as Shutdown Drags On
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he is concerned that absenteeism among air traffic controllers could increase if they miss their paycheck next week.
U.S. Government Shuts Down: Here’s How It Affects Travel
Currently the impact to travel is minimal, but if the shutdown stretches for weeks, travelers may start to see long lines at the airport, flight delays, and litter all over national parks.
Frontier CEO Says ‘Fortress Hubs’ Are Harming Competition
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle pressed Senators to "level the playing field" for ultra-low-cost carriers as several lawmakers expressed alarm about industry consolidation squeezing out ultra-low-cost carriers.
U.S. Airlines Warn Flights May Slow Down if Government Shuts Down
The airline industry said that there could be a slowdown in operations if the government shuts down. However, it so far seems unlikely that Congress will have a deal before midnight.
Shutdown Deadline Nears: Here’s How It Affects Travel
The impact of a government shutdown on travel is unclear this time around, given the possibility of mass layoffs. It is also unclear how long a shutdown would last.
Lufthansa to Cut 4,000 Jobs by 2030 Due to AI
The cuts make Lufthansa one of the first airlines to publicly state that the increased use of AI will lead to workforce reductions.
Breeze Airways to Launch First International Flights
The startup carrier is planning to fly to Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, some of the most popular leisure destinations for U.S. travelers.
TSA Deputy Acting Administrator Adam Stahl at Skift Global Forum — Full Video
TSA deputy acting administrator Adam Stahl said the agency is considering making a change to the liquids rule at the Skift Global Forum.
Behind American and Alaska’s Bet on a Green Jet Fuel Fund
American and Alaska are leading a new investment fund among Oneworld alliance carriers with the hopes that it will ramp up the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel.