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Passengers flying out of PHL worried about what FAA cancellations mean for their flights back home
More than two dozen flights out of PHL have been canceled with many more delayed. Those numbers are expected to increase as the government shutdown continues.
2 weeks ago
The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect
Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to major U.S. cities like Philadelphia and Newark starting Friday morning.
2 weeks ago
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown.
2 weeks ago
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues
The FAA slows down or even stops flights temporarily anytime it is short on controllers or if there is an equipment problem.
2 weeks ago
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing-related delays on Friday at airports in Newark, New Jersey, Boston, Nashville, Houston and Dallas.
3 weeks ago
Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
Flights were delayed Thursday at major airports like LaGuardia and Newark due to air traffic controller shortages.
4 weeks ago
Businesses in Cape May County shore towns said they had to work harder to keep tourism and profits strong.
4 weeks ago
What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown
The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to miss paychecks.
1 month ago
The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.
1 month ago
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown could impact your travel plans
Geoff Freeman from the U.S. Travel Association warns of longer TSA lines and flight issues if the shutdown continues.
2 months ago
Visit Philadelphia launches national campaign to lure visitors for America’s 250th anniversary
The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00Shoes off at the airport? TSA appears to be giving the pesky rule the boot
For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement seems to be ending.
4 months ago
14th annual Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival comes to an end with closing ceremony
The six-week festival concluded Sunday with film screenings, live music and exhibitions highlighting Latino culture.
5 months ago
Best summer day trips from Philly
Venture outside the Delaware Valley – and those popular Jersey Shore towns – for hidden-gem experiences that are totally worth the trip for great food, trails and indoor fun.
Air Date: June 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Is air traffic out of control?
Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.
Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm
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