Experts say air traffic controllers quickly returning to work, with promise of full back pay, and even $10,000 bonus Fears that it would take weeks or even months for flight schedules in the US to return to normal in the wake of the US federal government shutdown do not appear to be coming true and the busy upcoming holiday season should be normal for travel, experts say. That is at least in part because air traffic controllers are quickly returning to work, according to the

Amidst the government shutdown, between October 29 and 31, the Negotiating Committee for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) met with United Airlines management to commence bargaining for a revised Tentative Agreement (TA). Although the union described the conversations as “productive,” the statement indicates only that several issues were identified for further discussion at the next round of talks that are scheduled for December 9 to 12. The union also acknowle

The U.S. National Archives on Friday released several batches of records related to the 1937 disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart over the Pacific, following President Donald Trump's recent order to declassify and release all such material held by the government. The release of 4,624 pages of documents, including log books of U.S. military vessels involved in the air-and-sea search for Earhart, was announced by National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. Earhart

U.S. imports of containerized goods fell 7.5% year-over-year in October, as shipments from China plunged 16.3% amid importer caution over President Donald Trump's evolving tariff policies, supply chain technology provider Descartes ( DSG.TO), opens new tab said on Monday. U.S. seaports handled a total of 2.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, down 0.1% from September and below the 2.4 million to 2.6 million TEU range that typically signals peak trade act

Swedish autonomous trucking company Einride said on Wednesday it has agreed to go public in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check firm Legato Merger Corp III (LEGT.A), in a deal valuing the company at $1.8 billion. The listing comes after a wave of electric-vehicle startups went public during the pandemic-era SPAC boom with the aim of capitalizing on the huge demand for clean-energy vehicles and government incentives for the purchase of battery-powered cars. But several

Consumer confidence in travel has declined heavily during the shutdown. Airline disruptions continued across the U.S. on Thursday morning, with nearly 1,000 flights canceled, according to tracker FlightAware , as officials warned it may take days for airports to get back up to speed despite President Donald Trump signing a bill to end the government shutdown on Wednesday. In addition to 998 cancellations, some 1,105 flights were delayed on Thursday as of 11:30 a.m. ET, with

A fleet of 13 tractor-trailers next month will be part of a convoy to deliver memorial wreaths to veterans graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 6. The official route, which can be viewed here , will travel down the East Coast from Lubec, Maine and arrive in Arlington, Virginia Dec. 12. Along the way, the convoy will stop for public events at schools, memorials, and other locations . This year'

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