Urgent ground stop issued at Newark Airport as hundreds of travelers' plans are disrupted

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the stop at the airport between 7am and 8.45am, citing the impacting condition as a 'staffing' issue.

Air Travel Meltdown: 80% of NYC Controllers Absent as Shutdown Sparks US-Wide Delays

Nearly 7,000 flights delayed in one day as 80% of New York controllers call out and the US government shutdown paralyses airports coast to coast.

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its ...

Thousands of airport workers on the job without pay

Some airports are experiencing an increase in flight delays and cancellations amid the government shutdown that furloughed workers or required them to work without pay.

Where Virginia will be won or lost

1. TWO DAYS TO GO: Early voting is showing positive turnout for Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, with numbers rivaling ...