A private jet flies past clouds at sunset on approach to Washington's Reagan National Airport. Critics say the operators of private jets are not paying their fair share to support the air traffic ...

As Congress moves closer to ending the record-breaking government shutdown that has disrupted thousands of flights nationwide, a swift return to normal operations at U.S. airports remains unlikely.

Hundreds of flights are still canceled or delayed as lawmakers in Washington work to finalize a deal to reopen the federal government. Air traffic control has taken a major hit during the shutdown.

Almost everyone agrees that the US air traffic control system is broken. Longstanding staffing shortages. Antiquated technology. And now, air traffic controllers are caught in the middle of a ...

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel ...

For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Millions of Americans are packing airports this Thanksgiving during the ...

With so many high-profile plane crashes in 2025 — in particular the Air India crash of June 12, which left 260 dead — many travelers are nervous about flying and doubtful about how safe flights really ...

The government shutdown is over, but its impact on the U.S. aviation system will linger for at least a few more days. Aviation regulators are still requiring airlines to reduce air traffic by 3% at ...

Well, the government could be back up and running by the end of this week, but the country's airports are a different story. The House is expected to vote on a spending bill as early as tomorrow, but ...

(NEXSTAR) — Amid the government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had instructed airlines to cut back on their flight schedules, resulting in cancelations and delays at some of the ...

Even if you’re flying commercial for the holidays, private jets might be making your trip more expensive. That’s because, some critics say, business jets and others aren’t paying their fair share for ...