Even as parts of government sit idle, the conversations between industry and regulators continue—the quiet work that keeps planes flying and commerce moving.
The FAA and U.S. DOT list of 40 airports to be affected as of Nov. 7 by schedule cuts include essentially all of America's largest and busiest airports.
If the U.S. air transport system is reduced to chaos by the shutdown, the public—and the businesses that depend on air transport of people and cargo—will be angry.
Passengers traveling on United Airlines flights from Sydney to San Francisco are being allowed to bypass re-checking baggage before connecting to another flight
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wants what she calls common-sense changes to the TSA to reduce air travel hassle while keeping the air transport system safe.
TSA has been rolling out the PreCheck Touchless ID pilot program across the U.S. over the summer, with 14 airports and four airlines now participating.
Editors discuss whether it’s the right time to update airport security rules and restrictions that have been in place since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
TSA is exploring if new screening tech can slash requirements for passengers at checkpoints, including rules requiring removing items from carry-on luggage.
TSA will no longer require travelers to remove shoes at security, while two UK airports are lifting liquid limits. Both measures should smooth passenger throughput.
A “vendor technology issue” briefly grounded American Airlines flights on Dec. 24, the disruption landing in the middle of a busy holiday travel period.
Airlines are preparing to meet the challenge as air travel volumes are projected to surge to new heights over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the U.S.
