Government shutdown drives staffing flight delays from 5% to 53% as air traffic controllers call out
Air traffic controller shortages caused over 2,000 flight delays Wednesday, with 53% of recent delays attributed to understaffing compared to the normal 5%, officials say.
Disney raises ticket prices at Walt Disney World and Disneyland parks: report
Walt Disney World and Disneyland implement new price hikes, with Disneyland's top-tier tickets jumping $18 to $224 and some annual passes rising as much as $150.
WestJet now charges passengers to recline seats on new Boeing 737 flights
WestJet updates Boeing aircraft with three seat classes, including premium, extended comfort and economy, with reclining seats only available in premium.
FAA braces for nationwide flight disruptions as air traffic controller shortages hit major airports
Flight delays and ground stops expected as government shutdown causes air traffic controller shortages at Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and other major airports.
Duffy blasts Newsom over shutdown blame game: ‘This guy is unbelievable’
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss his response to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s shutdown criticism, the impact on air travel and his call for audits of immigrant commercial driver’s licenses.
Burbank, California airport goes without air traffic controllers for hours amid government shutdown
A staffing shortage left the Hollywood Burbank Airport in California without air traffic controllers for hours on Monday night, prompting long flight delays.
Inside the Kansas museum keeping Amelia Earhart’s spirit alive nearly 90 years after her disappearance
Muriel, the last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E identical to Amelia Earhart's 1937 aircraft, anchors a Kansas museum celebrating the pioneering aviator's legacy.
Universal Orlando reopening Stardust Racers roller coaster two weeks after man's death
Universal Orlando is preparing to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster on Saturday following the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on Sept. 17.
Attorneys say roller coaster had pattern of safety failures prior to rider's death: 'Not an isolated incident'
Attorneys for Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's family allege multiple riders suffered similar injuries on Universal's Stardust Racers ride before his death.
Royal Caribbean cruise struck by norovirus outbreak
A Royal Caribbean cruise is facing a norovirus outbreak that has sickened nearly 100 people so far with the CDC tracking the cases.
FOX Business Briefs 9/30
All eyes on Friday’s September jobs report; Boeing has started working on a 737 MAX replacement; Spotify founder Daniel Ek leaving CEO job.
Airlines warn government shutdown could disrupt flights, strain aviation system
U.S. airlines and aviation groups are warning Congress that a government shutdown at midnight would disrupt air travel and jeopardize safety.
Lufthansa to cut thousands of jobs as it seeks to boost profitability
German aviation group Lufthansa will eliminate 4,000 administrative positions by 2030 using digitalization and process consolidation to increase efficiency.
American Airlines says some flights experiencing delays due to 'technical issue'
Technical problems with American Airlines maintenance systems cause flight delays as teams work to troubleshoot the issue affecting departures nationwide.
United briefly grounds all US, Canada flights for second time in 2 months
United Airlines experienced its second ground stop in two months on Wednesday due to a connectivity issue, with the FAA pausing departures for one hour.
Family hires prominent civil rights attorney after Universal roller coaster death
Universal Epic Universe's Stardust Racers remains closed after Kevin Rodríguez Zavala's death, and Florida authorities are continuing to investigate.
Spirit Airlines furloughing 1,800 flight attendants just before Christmas travel season
Nearly 1,800 Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Man who died after becoming unresponsive on Universal rollercoaster suffered laceration: First responders
Incident report and brief audio files released in connection with man's death following ride on Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Universal Epic Universe.
Man dies after becoming unresponsive on one of Universal's newest rides
Universal Epic Universe's Stardust Racers coaster remains closed after a guest died Wednesday night following the 62 mph thrill ride at the new theme park.
Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is reducing its November flights while CEO Dave Davis warns employees of potential job cuts amid the carrier's ongoing bankruptcy restructuring efforts.