Americans are increasingly booking buses and trains to their Thanksgiving destinations this year while some have outright canceled their plans following the worst disruptions to air travel since the start of the government shutdown. Travellers frustrated by the rise in flight cancellations and long TSA lines are making alternative plans for travel even though the U.S. Senate moved to reopen the government as it is expected to take some time for air travel to go back to norm

SALT LAKE CITY — On Nov. 11, 1965, a United Airlines plane crashed during an attempted landing at the then-Salt Lake City Municipal Airport, killing over half of its traveling passengers. On that day, a Boeing 727, operating as Flight 227, departed from the LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, to its final destination of the San Francisco International Airport. According to the 1966 accident report by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Flight 227 was scheduled to have several int

A United Airlines pilot was injured and forced to make an emergency landing after a mystery object smashed the windshield of a Boeing 737 at 36,000 feet. Photos circulating online reportedly show the pilot’s arms bleeding and bruised, with injuries consistent with glass cuts. Broken glass also covered the dashboard and cockpit. Other photos show what appear to be scorch marks at the point of impact. United Flight 1093 from Denver to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landin

The disconnect between modern demands and outdated systems continues to grow. American railroads are running 21st-century digital, AI-enabled, and sustainability-focused logistics networks on 19th-century analog infrastructure. With 40 percent of our freight moving by rail, this disconnect between modern operational demands and outdated foundational systems creates an expensive problem that grows more critical each year. The numbers tell the story: BNSF committed 75 percent

Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight. Dive Brief Volvo Autonomous Solutions is potentially quarters away, as opposed to years, from removing safety drivers in the U.S., Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said Oct. 26 at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition. The company is currently operating five trucks on two lanes in Texas, Cuklev said at a news conference. One lan

A father and daughter were killed in a small plane crash on Monday in Florida, which was bound for Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission, according to their ministry. Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena Wurm, died after the aircraft crashed into a waterway in a residential area of Coral Springs, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Ignite the Fire Ministry released a statement on Monday night, saying Alexander Wurm was known for his "warmth and unwavering kindne

A Delta Air Lines pilot has gone viral for his soothing message to travelers nervous to fly as the government shutdown continues to wreck havoc across the nation’s airports. In the viral clip, which has gained over 10 million views since it was shared on TikTok on Saturday, the captain tells passengers that he promised to get his young daughter ice cream upon his return — vowing “absolutely nothing” would stop him from delivering on that promise. “I know we have probably quit

The U.S. maritime industry faces a complex array of challenges and opportunities that require a delicate balancing act, the former U.S. maritime chief told a logistics conference.  The state of U.S. shipbuilding One pressing issue is the imbalance in shipbuilding capabilities between the United States and countries like China. “China dominates the shipbuilding industry,” said Louis Sola, former commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission, in a fireside chat at F3: The Fut

Congress is making progress toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a deadlock that has forced the cancellation of thousands of flights across the United States.  But even if lawmakers finalize the a deal this week, travelers shouldn’t expect an instant return to normal at the nation’s airports.  Flights have already been reduced at 40 of the country’s busiest airports to offset air traffic controller shortages, leading to a wave of uncertainty for trav

During times of crisis, the best of humanity often emerges. As the government shutdown drags into its 40th day—already the longest in U.S. history—values of decency and compassion are being demonstrated by pilots nationwide. Air traffic controllers have been among the workers hit hardest by the federal shutdown, with ATCs set to miss their second government paycheck on Tuesday. However, pilots at both local airports and major national hubs have stepped up to support their avi

The UPS cargo plane that crashed Nov. 4 in Louisville appears to have undergone heavy maintenance during a six-week period in September and October, based on flight records and remarks from the National Transportation Safety Board. The plane stopped in San Antonio from Sept. 3 to Oct. 18, where ST Engineering operates a facility providing "exclusive heavy maintenance" to UPS MD-11 planes like the one involved in the recent crash, according to the firm. The NTSB is in the proc

The best vantage point to see America in all her breathtaking glory is through the panoramic windows of a train. But which journey to choose? America has some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes — but you can’t always appreciate them from behind the wheel of a car, eyes glued to the road. The best vantage point? Through the panoramic windows of a train, where you can drink in the views uninterrupted — and with a drink in hand. But which journey to choose? Here we reve

During MCE 2025, Chief Economist Bob Costello said rightsizing supply may be the only near-term solution for the ongoing freight recession. SAN DIEGO — A much-awaited address by the American Trucking Associations’ chief economist painted a sobering picture of an industry that’s fighting a three-year freight recession. Challenges include tariff levels not seen since the 1930s and heavy-duty truck import tariffs that could add $10,000 to the cost of certain trucks, SVP and Chie

At the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit 2025, the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) asked industry leaders, policymakers, and other experts how the sector can adapt and maintain its vital role in a fragmenting world. According to GMF, the shipping industry, as a cornerstone of global trade, is facing unprecedented pressures from geopolitical tensions. Armed conflicts, trade disputes , and the impacts of climate change are challenging its resilience and forcing the sector to exp

Lawmakers ask the Education Department to define aviation and flight training as ‘professional degree’ programs A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing to give students enrolled in aviation programs and FAA-certified Part 141 flight training schools increased access to federal loan aid. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July, sets up new lifetime borrowing caps for graduate and professional degree students. These limits, which are higher than those u

LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — The windows shook as dynamite aboard an airplane exploded over Conrad Hopp’s family farm in northern Colorado 70 years ago. Hopp, then 18 years old, saw a ball of fire streaking across the night sky and rushed with his brother toward where the burning wreckage came down, dodging objects that turned out to be the bodies of victims of the first confirmed case of sabotage against a commercial U.S. airliner. Hundreds of miles away, Marian Poeppelmeyer’s mot

Secretary Duffy gave a press conference on Tuesday where he updated reporters on the effects of the shutdown Transport Secretary Sean Duffy delivered his most urgent warning yet about the operational crisis facing aviation. If the government shutdown extends into next week, the Department of Transport will be forced to close critical sectors of U.S. airspace—a move that could critically disrupt life and earnings for US pilots. Speaking directly to Democrats on Tuesday about n

ALL flights were grounded at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for over an hour after a terrifying bomb threat targeting a United Airlines plane was reported. Eerie audio captured the moment an air traffic controller instructed the pilot to make a sudden 180-degree turn on the tarmac late Tuesday morning. All departing flights at the Washington DC airport were paused from 11:18 am until 12:50 pm as police investigated the terrifying situation. Passengers were forced

A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit pleaded guilty or no contest to all charges against him on Friday, saying in court that he regretted endangering those on board as well as the damage he caused to his former profession. Joseph Emerson reached the plea agreements because he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and hoped to avoid further time behind bars, said his atto

American Airlines Flight 191 was set to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, but the routine journey ended in a tragic disaster It was an ordinary day at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport - and the routine domestic flight to Los Angeles was prepared to depart as scheduled. Carrying 258 passengers alongside 13 crew members, American Airlines Flight 191 enjoyed perfect conditions on the bright May afternoon. However, mere moments after the McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10's landin