Articles tagged “Department of Transportation”

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.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he is concerned that absenteeism among air traffic controllers could increase if they miss their paycheck next week.

Trump's budget bill contains several provisions for air traffic control reform that could lead to political infighting in Congress.

Spirit recently emerged from bankruptcy and is hoping to block new competition. But the first Trump administration approved the original Northeast Alliance.

After weeks of disruptions out of Newark, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is optimistic that the situation will soon improve.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a brand new air traffic control system, but it could take years — or even decades.

As disruptions at Newark continue to mount, outdated technology and an acute air traffic controller shortage are receiving increased attention from Washington.

Spirit and Frontier are taking issue with the way the Department of Transportation applied certain legal definitions when awarding long-distance flights out of Reagan National Airport.

Industry officials testified to Congress about the air traffic controller shortage and technology shortfalls. Elon Musk and DOGE, however, became contentious flash points.

The airline industry is still facing a dire air traffic controller shortage, which the FAA has previously said could last until the 2030s.