FAA, Thanksgiving and travel

FAA reports record numbers for Thanksgiving travel so far
Airlines are seeing record travel numbers for Thanksgiving this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FAA opens up military airspace for civilian travel for 'busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record'
The Federal Aviation Administration is using military airspace specially opened for civilian use to ensure smooth travel during the holiday, officials said.
FAA could slow air traffic during what’s expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving period on record
The Federal Aviation Administration might need to slow down air traffic during the busiest holiday travel times because of staffing shortages with air traffic controllers, particularly in the Northeast.
FAA warns of possible slowdowns as Thanksgiving week air traffic spikes
It is no secret the week of Thanksgiving is among the busiest for U.S. airports. The FAA said it is implementing measures to keep air traffic functioning, but such measures could delay flights.
Wintry Weather Conditions and FAA Staff Shortages Could Complicate Thanksgiving Travel Across the U.S. — What to Know
Beyond weather, shortages in air traffic controllers in the Northeast threaten to wreak havoc ahead of Turkey Day. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) warned travelers may experience delays “due to FAA staffing issues,” and recommended they check their flight status and get to the airport extra early.
FAA warns shortage of air traffic controllers may disrupt Thanksgiving travel in Northeast
United Airlines said a shortage of air traffic controllers is impacting its business and people's travel plans in what is expected to be a record-shattering Thanksgiving travel week.
FAA air traffic slowdown is a wildcard for Thanksgiving holiday travel period
You’ve done everything by the book — got to the airport hours before departure, followed TSA guidelines about what can’t be put in carry bags, even remembered to wear slip-on shoes to make the getaway to the gate faster.
As holiday travel builds to record numbers, FAA warns it might need to slow down air traffic
The FAA has had trouble filling air traffic controller posts, which could result in slowdowns of air traffic. “During the Thanksgiving travel period, we will use traffic flow management initiatives to deal with any staffing shortages on that particular day in this airspace,
US airports hit new Thanksgiving records — without the expected chaos
FAA reports busiest Thanksgiving air travel yet, with 232,000 flights and minimal delays or cancellations, but potential ...
‘Probable': FAA warns of potential for Newark Airport ground stop or delays on peak Thanksgiving getaway day
On what is expected to be the busiest air travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday period this year, the Federal Aviation ...
FAA warns of flight delays ahead of Thanksgiving: Track Tuesday's schedule to, from Texas
Millions of Americans prepare to travel this Thanksgiving week, and one Texas airport is expected to be among the busiest.
Ahead of record Thanksgiving travel, Texas has some of the lowest gas prices in the US
As agencies brace for what is likely to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record, Texas touts some of the lowest ...
Ground stops or delays possible at New York City airports as peak Thanksgiving travel approaches, FAA says
The FAA is planning for possible ground stops or delays at the New York City metro area’s three largest airports, according ...
WATCH LIVE: Nation’s airports jam-packed as Thanksgiving travel surges
An Arctic blast sweeping through the Midwest and soggy conditions in the Eastern U.S. threaten to throw travel plans into ...
Hundreds of flights delayed at San Diego International Airport on Thanksgiving eve
Nearly 250 flights at the San Diego International Airport were delayed on the night before Thanksgiving, according to the ...