Transportation Secretary Duffy ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports starting Friday, citing air traffic controller staffing shortages as shutdown continues.

The FAA's 10% air traffic reduction will likely cause significant delays and chaos at airport security checkpoints nationwide. Travelers are warned to check wait times before departing as the government shutdown impacts continue.

Pay for the average TSA screener shot up to $61,840 in 2024 from $42,310 in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During that shutdown, some screeners opted for comparable wages in the fast-food, construction and other industries.

As the federal government shutdown continues, the FAA and the nation's air traffic control system are being increasingly affected, leading to delays at major airports across the U.S. Federal air traffic controllers and Transportation Security ...

Police reports and 911 calls reveal new details about the Oct. 30 security breach at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, showing the suspect reached the X-ray machines before being tackled by a bystander.

Houston’s major airports have become the epicenter of the federal government shutdown’s devastating impact on air travel, with passengers facing unprecedented wait times of up to five hours at security checkpoints as Transportation Security Administration

Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.