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"We finally have the money and we’re gonna get it done. I promise you: We’re going to get it done," Biden said during a press conference at the base of one of the project’s tunnels, underneath Manhattan’s Hudson Yards.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday called on former President Trump to support the Biden administration in reversing Trump-era deregulations in the wake of the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in Ohio. “One thing he can do is express support for reversing the deregulation that happened on his watch. I heard him say…
When he finally visited the site on Thursday, his visit was well behind that of Ohio's Republican Senator J.D. Vance and former President Donald Trump.
Trump, the top Republican 2024 presidential candidate, also called for the government to help the U.S. beat China in developing flying personal vehicles.
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Under Trump, the EPA reversed that decision and rolled back the Obama standards, a move that would have increased U.S. oil consumption by about 500,000 barrels per day by the 2030s. President Joe Biden reinstated the Obama rules in 2022 mandating a 28.3% reduction in vehicle emissions by 2026 and in 2021 set a goal of EVs or plug-in hybrids accounting for 50% of new cars sold by 2030.
The electric truck maker won’t be the last casualty of the new government industrial policy.
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has reversed Trump-era amendments to Hazardous Materials Regulations that allowed liquified natural gas to be transported via railway.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is temporarily suspending a 2020 rule that allows the transport of liquefied natural gas in specialized cryogenic tank cars.
Biden lost little time in charting a clear course to undo many of his predecessor's policies within his first few hours in office.
Trump claims EVs are a "hoax," even though Elon Musk became the world's richest person by building them.
Roberta Kaplan — a prominent litigator known for securing gay marriage rights and representing writer E. Jean Carroll in her sexual assault case against Donald Trump — has signed on to argue the transit agency's case in a federal lawsuit brought by New Jersey.
President Joe Biden went to Las Vegas on Friday to say he's "putting high-speed rail on the fast track,” and he used the moment to blast Donald Trump — his predecessor and likely 2024 challenger — as a do-nothing politician.
Opponents of congestion pricing are railing against Gov. Hochul's plan to revive the controversial first-in-the-nation "congestion" pricing toll to enter Manhattan's business district -- before President -elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20.
Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former Representative for Wisconsin, has been tapped by Donald Trump to lead the department of Transportation.
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as his pick for transportation secretary in the next administration.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
A new GAO audit reveals the FAA's aging and slow-to-modernize air traffic control systems, with many critical systems at risk of failure.
Jimmy Carter dies at 100. 179 people were killed in South Korea in a deadliest place crash of 2024. Trump praises H-1B visas. Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan.
A summary of US domestic news includes NYC's new $9 congestion fee, Rudy Giuliani's civil contempt ruling, Enrique Tarrio's pardon request, Indian companies indicted for fentanyl ingredients, Trump's legal challenges, Minneapolis police reforms, Boeing's ongoing issues, and CIA's historical surveillance on Latino groups.
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.
The Department of Transportation's new leader has called for fuel economy standards that align with President Donald Trump's policies.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Trump administration is once again targeting California's controversial high-speed rail project, with federal transportation officials on Thursday announcing an investigation and possible withdrawal of about $4 billion in federal funding.
New York is still “on notice” to end congestion pricing in two weeks, federal attorneys said Wednesday – but it’s unclear what the Trump administration would do if the deadline is ignored.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is taking control of the $7 billion reconstruction project for New York City's busy but aging Penn Station, sidelining the city's mass
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to blow through another federal deadline meant to halt the $9 congestion toll to enter parts of Manhattan, as NYC Mayor Eric Adams' administration backed her in a lawsuit to keep the controversial scheme alive.
The fee began Jan. 5 and is meant to not just reduce traffic jams but also raise billions of dollars in revenue for New York’s subways, commuter trains and public buses
The fee began Jan 5 and is meant to not just reduce traffic jams but also raise billions of dollars in revenue for New York's subways, commuter trains and public buses.
The Trump administration is promising to fix the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers after recent control tower mishaps and a string of crashes earlier this year.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight over U.S. soil.
The failure to deploy rural broadband has become synonymous with excessive bureaucracy. The real story is more complicated.
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Ces voitures font les frais des manifestations violentes en cours.
The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.
ABC News’ Sam Sweeney and aviation analyst John Nance discuss the plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed en route to the United Kingdom from India.
The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline r…
But Elon Musk still needs to deliver the Cybercab before any of that can happen.
If the pilot is excited, that’s a pretty good indication it’s going to be a memorable flight. This weekend, passengers on board a United Airlines jet were treated to a trip the captain called the “absolute privilege of his career.” The flight in question: the…
Norway’s crusade to eliminate gasoline powered cars was years in the making. Can that achievement be replicated?
If the FAA does put safety first and decides to ground the Dreamliner, nearly 1,120 Boeing planes would be taken out of service.
This week, Tesla launched its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, and almost immediately its vehicles were caught fucking up. In a YouTube video, a Tesla robotaxi briefly drives on the wrong side of the road. Another video shared by Ed Niedermeyer, the …
The first Tesla robotaxi rides were available on Sunday. It came at a turbulent time for Elon Musk.
WIRED spoke to Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents part of the area in Austin served by Tesla’s new and limited robotaxi service.
So you may have seen that Elon Musk’s long-hyped Robotaxis have finally “launched” in Austin. And it’s going just about how you’d expect if you’re familiar with the fit and finish of Elon Musk promises. There are about a dozen Robotaxis now operating; Model Y…
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The plane was about to land when, according to police reports, a 21-year-old man allegedly grabbed another passenger by the neck as the victim was returning to his seat.
Millions of Americans are on the move ahead of the Fourth of July holiday on what's expected to be one of the busiest days for drivers.
Airlines and TSA are preparing for a record travel weekend as millions of Americans hit the skies for Independence Day weekend.
More than 10 million fewer vehicles have entered the zone.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that the TSA and its nearly two-decade mandate for passengers to remove their shoes at airport screening is officially over.
The TSA required travellers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings for nearly two decades.
Trump tapped Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead the space program on an interim basis
Kristi Noem, our mouth-frothing Secretary of Homeland Security, proposed that TSA allow larger liquid containers on planes, and I'm reluctantly forced to agree.
“Trump wants to hand China the future and abandon the Central Valley," Governor Newsom said.
Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address problems like grueling schedules and stagnating pay that are hurting morale.
US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as 'boondoggle' and 'train to nowhere'.
I went on board the first Concorde prototype, and one of the last built, at a Paris museum. Boom's Overture means supersonic flight could soon return.
After World War II, as early supersonic military aircraft were pushing the boundaries of flight, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that commercial aircraft would eventually fly faster than sound …read more
The opening of the new bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., could be delayed into 2026 due to delays completing the ports of entry on either side of the border, according to a report from ratings agency S&P Global.
Passengers evacuated onto the runway via emergency slide after an American Airlines flight aborted its takeoff on the runway in Denver on Saturday.
The deal, which would build first coast-to-coast freight rail, could take up to two years to complete amid scrutiny.
Flights between Europe and Canada are scheduled to reach a record high this month, while both sides have been turning away from traveling to the US.
A PATH train fire suspended service between New Jersey and New York City on Monday morning, the Port Authority said, with smoke filling the Newport Station in Jersey City as passengers evacuated.
Seems overdue.
PARAMOUNT, California (Reuters) -In 2019, Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, hailed its new contract with green jet fuel producer World...
Spirit Airlines said there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, as travel demand has weakened and losses mounted.
The new Acela trains are scheduled to start running on the Northeast Corridor soon.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he doesn't agree with federal subsidies for high-speed EV chargers, but that his department "will respect Congress' will" and release the funds.
The Trump administration appears to be backing away from its fiercely contested efforts to freeze a $5 billion federal funding program for electric vehicle chargers. On Monday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled revised guidance for states to access…
Norse Atlantic Airways is cutting six routes between the US and Europe as it struggles to turn a profit, instead focusing on taking Europeans to Asia.
An underreported safety and national security crisis within America's trucking industry is now gaining national attention after an illegal alien semi-truck driver has been accused of killing several people in Florida earlier this month.Harjinder Singh, a 28-y…
States face penalties amid growing scrutiny of language proficiency enforcement for truckers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a powerplay’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital.
The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They're scheduled to start revenue service along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday.
The leaders of California's high-speed rail project say they've learned from past mistakes. But the troubled megaproject faces an uncertain future with $4 billion in federal funding tied up in court.
U.S. airlines' lobbying group filed a proposal with the Department of Transportation seeking to repeal a wide range of consumer protections.
The Trump administration axed a proposal that would have forced airlines to pay cash for delays or cancellations that were the carrier's fault.
The Trump administration withdrew a Biden-era proposal to compensate passengers at least $200 when their flight is delayed or canceled.
California's dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and LA is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support.
Brightline West is betting it can build the first true high-speed rail line in the U.S. But the company says costs are rising, despite its best efforts to keep them down.
Several proposed and actual changes to air travel consumer protections have changed what Americans can expect when travel goes sideways. Here's what to know.
The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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The largest union representing LIRR employees has joined four other unions to authorize the first strike in over 30 years, but the strike would not start until 2026.
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico must wind down their deep partnership by Jan. 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation ruled Monday, amid competitive concerns in Mexico City.
The incident took place as President Trump was headed to the U.K.
A violent killing in Charlotte's transit system has gotten a lot of attention. The numbers say trains and buses remain safe overall, but assault has eclipsed robbery and theft as the biggest concern.
A small aircraft made an emergency landing at one of America’s oldest racetracks. The pilot was uninjured and the passenger was treated for minor injuries.
Due to regulatory delays, Delta Air Lines is temporarily changing plans for several A321neo jets — with a massive expansion of first-class seating.
Air Canada adds three new routes to Cleveland, Columbus and San Antonio in 2026.
The incidents come after the country's Copenhagen airport was forced to close earlier this week due to a drone incursion.
A government shutdown could disrupt flights, extend security wait times, and slow safety functions, creating a stressful travel experience for flyers.
Federal workers across agencies are facing massive layoffs as Democrats and Republicans are in a stand off over funds.
Republicans use the government shutdown to attack transportation projects in Democratic cities.
A shortage of air traffic controllers may have played a role in ending the last government shutdown in 2019. U.S airlines are once again bracing for possible delays in commercial aviation.
Impact of US government shutdown on air travel
Sean Duffy tried to blame the Democrats for the government shutdown.
A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.
Flight delays and cancellations are climbing as sick calls involving air traffic controllers leave a number of airport towers and control facilities without enough staff to handle all flights.
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued emergency rules that requires the DMV to stop issuing commercial driver's licenses, or CDLs, to drivers who are ...
People will take buses and trains only if they feel safe while riding them.
Southwest said plans to modernize its 737-700 fleet will begin mid-2026.
The impact has been severe, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled since the shutdown began.
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration said late Sunday that air traffic control staffing issues were delaying travel ...
Air Canada will connect Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) with Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., next spring.
Air traffic controllers won't be getting paid on Tuesday.
Russia and Venezuela have entered into a strategic partnership intended to expand their cooperation in the areas of energy, mining, transport and security...
Air traffic controllers are getting second jobs as the stress of not getting paid piles up.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that flights across the country could be delayed or even canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Surveillance footage captured the moment a train plowed into a truck caught at a railroad crossing in the Netherlands, sending its cargo of pears flying.
A train slammed into a semi-trailer truck carrying cars after a driver attempted to maneuver across a level crossing.
The current government shutdown will become the longest in U.S. history if it continues into Wednesday.
Flights to and from Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. were put on a temporary hold Tuesday after a bomb threat was made against a United Airlines flight ... and you can listen to the air traffic controller warning the pilot. Check out the…
Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning, when the Federal Aviation Administration said it would reduce...
It's completely unheard of that an airline executive would ever suggest spending money with a competitor.
Due to the longest shutdown of the federal government in American history, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced this week that he will be reducing the total number of flights by 10 percent at 40 major airports. The move begins on Friday morning, and …
Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday due to strains from the federal government shutdown. Here's how airlines are responding.
US officials say the scheduled capacity for flights would be cut by 10 percent in 40 air traffic areas on Friday.
The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them.
Here's the latest for Friday, November 7th: FAA order reducing plane flights takes effect Friday; Trump administration ordered to fully fund SNAP for...
Travelers faced mounting uncertainty over air travel in the United States after a directive to decrease flights at dozens of major airports went into effect ...
The cancellations are the latest -- and perhaps biggest -- disruption to air travel since the government shutdown began more than a month ago.
Duffy said the FAA's decision to increase air traffic reductions to 10% is necessary as air traffic controllers call in sick while not receiving pay during the government shutdown.
Major airlines say they are planning to cancel hundreds of flights on Friday as the FAA is set to begin limiting flight capacity at 40 major U.S. airports amid the government shutdown.
Forty of the country’s busiest airports have been affected by the domestic flight cancellations. Here is the list.
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Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.
Friday marked the first day of flight cuts mandated by the US government at 40 of the nation's airports
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across the U.S. this week — with more expected in the coming days — as airlines comply with a mandated reduction in service due to the ongoing government shutdown.
U.S. airlines will have to cut hundreds more flights next week if Congress can't come to a solution to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Trump administration officials this week ordered airlines to start cutting flights at 40 busy …
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The impacts of the ongoing government shutdown have reached the wealthiest fliers, with 12 major US airports now closed to private jets.
Donald Trump gloated about the Air Force One pilots who flew him from Palm Beach back to D.C. as travelers across the U.S. were stranded by thousands of...
Air travelers could face more frustration as busy U.S. airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration target for reducing flights Tuesday...
The Trump administration warned that travelers could face even worse delays and cancellations if Congress can't end the government shutdown this week.
One unnamed Southwest pilot was filmed telling passengers to call lawmakers about ending the government shutdown, which has snarled flights.
Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up.
Video appears to show a San Francisco commuter train operator falling asleep at the controls while the train traveled up to 50 mph, throwing passengers back and forth.
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Great timing.
The Trump administration officially repealed a rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for significant delays.
The FAA late Friday said airlines would only have to cut 3% of flights at major airports instead of 6%, as air travel continued to recover after the government shutdown.
Air Canada and Porter Airlines are set to duke it out for U.S. fliers at Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Airport.
The DOT announced its plan in September after referring to the requirement as ‘unnecessary regulatory burdens’.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said new air traffic controllers' starting pay is $180,000. It's more like $55,000 — and their mean wage is $137K.
The lifting of flight restrictions will set airports back on a path to step up travel just before Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving travel is almost here, and flights are getting mostly back to normal. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration ended cancellation requirements at 40 hubs.
Federal Aviation Administration says airlines can resume normal schedules from Monday.
Trump officials withdrew a proposal to pay passengers who experience long flight delays, an effort that has driven down flight disruptions in Europe.
Airplane passengers without a REAL ID or passport could face an $18 fee under a new rule proposed by the Transportation Security Administration.
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to charge travelers $18 when they don't bring a Real ID or acceptable ID alternative to the airport.
Weather has already caused flight problems in Texas, and more storms are expected through the weekend. Here's tips for when things don't go to plan.
Millions of Americans are on the move for Thanksgiving, with rough weather already causing turbulence as two storm systems sweep across the country.
The transportation secretary seems to think that fashion will solve flying’s problems.
The Department of Transportation wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown by another name.
The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.
The new fee starts Feb. 1, 2026.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia. “We’re...
There is new dashcam footage along with flight deck audio from the moments when former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in 2023.
The driver and one passenger suffered minor injuries.
The small plane experienced a "loss of power in both engines," according to the NTSB.
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 - California sued the Trump administration late on Friday for withholding more than $33 million in federal funding after the U.S.
One of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughters said she experienced an “absurdly invasive” pat-down Thursday at an airport security checkpoint...
The incident occurred at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, near Denver, and involved a twin-engine Beechcraft Super King Air, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
California this week dismissed a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government's withdrawing of $4 billion for the...
From Spirit Airlines starting the year in turmoil to the role of AI and new airline routes and destinations, here's a look at the year ahead in aviation news.
Flights to and from Puerto Rico were canceled after the FAA temporarily restricted Caribbean airspace over security concerns tied to Venezuela.
Airlines have canceled flights to and from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean on Saturday after the overnight U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and EPA chief Lee Zeldin will visit the Midwest.
Though airlines might offer you a travel credit, you don't have to accept. If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a full refund if you choose not to fly.
American Airlines is the first airline to announce plans to reinstate flights to Venezuela, adding that it would share details "in the coming months."
Danish firm Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal from Hong Kong company CK Hutchison, whose concession has been...
The project would improve the most heavily traveled portion of the national passenger rail system.
Traffic has improved inside and out of Manhattan.
Work has been suspended on the $16 billion Gateway project amid a political fight over funding. Work on the $16 billion project had been paused amid a fight between the White House and Democrats. [ more › ]
Kiva Lucero cancelled his work flight to Dallas and spent nearly $100 on a 12-hour bus when he found out El Paso's airspace would close for 10 days. He didn't feel relieved when it reopened.
Air Transat will no longer fly to the US this summer, while WestJet is also slashing several routes, as Canadian interest in visiting the US falls.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transport project.
All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign...
The photographer shoots the bolts and beams of building sites. His latest subject? The Gateway tunnel project being targeted by Donald Trump, Nick Paumgarten reports.
WestJet will end 16 U.S. routes this year as it adjusts to shifting Canadian travel patterns.
Flightradar24 shows flights being funneled into narrow corridors north of Iran, or forced into longer detours over Saudi Arabia and other regions.
With the busy spring break travel season looming, travel and aviation industry leaders urged Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding before workers at TSA and ports miss a full paycheck.
Panama City is vying for a free tunnel beneath the Panama Canal from Elon Musk's Boring Company. Its mayor outlined his vision for the proposal.
Houston Hobby and New Orleans airports are the hardest hit. Industry experts say Hobby and New Orleans may simply be outliers.
Some travelers trying to get to their vacations waited on line for hours, causing some to miss their flights completely.
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FAA launches pilot projects starting this summer The skies over parts of the US could soon get busier, as the Federal Aviation Administration launches pilot projects spanning 26 states to test electric air taxis and other next-gen aircraft, with operations ex…
Reporters were given an early look at the new Portal North Bridge on Thursday. The new structure replaces the 116-year-old Portal Bridge, which had to swing open every time boats passed by in a maneuver that caused delays for train riders. [ more › ]
"I've NEVER seen Hartsfield Jackson this bad," one local reporter in Atlanta wrote.
A portion of the Second Avenue subway that was dug out in East Harlem in the 1970s. That project was canceled amid the city's financial crisis. The MTA plans to get approval for a $1.1 billion contract from the agency's board next week. But officials said …
Transportation Secretary Duffy says ICE agents are trained and can assist with airport security, following Trump's announcement that he will send them to airports Monday.
An Air Canada regional jet hit a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia on Sunday night, killing both pilots. At least nine people are hospitalized, and the airport is closed Monday morning.
Travelers at San Diego International Airport are experiencing long wait times at security checkpoints due to a partial government shutdown affecting TSA...
New York station WABC spoke with two people who said they were on the plane that collided with a truck at LaGuardia Airport.
As the TSA app does not show real-time data amid the partial government shutdown, here are a few alternatives travelers can use to make the wait easier.
The pilot and copilot of an Air Canada flight have died after colliding with a fire truck during landing.
The Transportation Security Administration contracts out security at 20 airports across the U.S. And during a government shutdown, the lines may be much shorter.
The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.
An Air Canada plane slammed into a fire truck in its path while coming in to land at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and dozens were injured.
TSA workers face unpaid wages, causing long lines and staffing shortages at key US airports during shutdown chaos.
Wait times are exceeding four hours at some major airports, leading TSA officers to call out at rates of 40 to 50%, according to TSA Deputy Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill.
Having two controllers on a midnight shift might be standard procedure, but they can still be overwhelmed.
Some airports are seeing 4-hour wait times, according to TSA Deputy Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill.
TSA chaos and long airport lines pushed me to cancel my flight and take a 20-hour Amtrak ride instead. Here's why I'd do it again.
The airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.
A particularly busy spring break travel weekend has begun, and travelers are bracing for more long lines at airports nationwide even as the Department of Homeland Security has said Transportation Security Administration workers should begin receiving paycheck…
Trump stepped in to demand TSA paychecks due to conflicting Congressional plans; travelers still face long lines
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to land after flames shot from one of its engines as passengers captured the terrifying moment on camera.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, "these substandard parts are killing American families."
"There's always chatter," Duffy said. "But is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is."
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MTA Chair Janno Lieber wanted to lead the reconstruction of Penn Station. President Donald Trump took the project away from him last year. NJ Transit has signed on as a partner in President Donald Trump's plan to rebuild Penn Station. MTA Chair Janno Liebe…
While the Ciclobús is not new, it has never been as popular — and essential — as Cuba navigates its most severe energy crisis in decades. The energy...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is reportedly meeting with the airline this week.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom sees opportunity for an expanded partnership with Alaska Airlines.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy This time, the fight is over commercial licenses for non-citizens. The feds haven't had much luck in court so far. [ more › ]
An analysis of air fares shows a reverse "Spirit effect," in which ticket prices would rise if the budget carrier folds.
It's not just Spirit Airlines. The nation's budget carriers are asking the federal government for help paying for skyrocketing jet fuel costs.
Concerns about a resurgence in long backups at TSA checkpoints are building as emergency funding to pay officers could dry up soon.
For the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas.
The longest federal government shutdown in history is over. However, concerns remain about future TSA checkpoint lines, and what the next shutdown could mean for air travel.
The ultra-low-cost airline announced it is shutting down after nearly 50 years. Here's what travelers need to know.
JetBlue plans to fly to six new destinations and add extra services to five airports it already services.
The Wall Street Journal reported Spirit Airlines will cease operations after a rescue deal from the White House apparently fell through.
The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
The infamous Spirit Airlines is now dead, and it’s actually a bit sad. At 3 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, May 2, the company that built itself on $39 fares and yellow planes and a willingness to …
Spirit Airlines shut down early Saturday after more than 30 years, leaving passengers scrambling for options.
The shutdown of the budget airline after 34 years has left 17,000 staff members unemployed.
US low-cost airline Spirit announced immediate shutdown after failed Washington bailout bid and oil price spikes squeezing finances Read Full Article at RT.com
Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years, but other airlines stepped in to help guests. Here's what to know and what to expect if you're stuck.
The Golden State has more than one transit "boondoggle" to wrestle with.
NJ Transit trains like this one could keep rolling out to Long Island under a "through-running" plan for Penn Station. For decades, transportation planners have sought to create a single passenger rail system that runs through Penn Station. [ more › ]
The rotunda at LaGuardia Airport's Marine Air Terminal was empty on Tuesday after Spirit Airlines went belly up. The Marine Air Terminal has served New York City air travelers since 1940. It's been forsaken due to the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines. [ …
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The passengers dressed in protective clothing and masks were escorted to the shore and expected to continue on flights back to their home countries.
The transportation secretary, a former “Real World” star, is facing criticism for filming the program while gas prices remain high.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family have a new five-part reality series on YouTube, "The Great American Road Trip."
A federal program that pays airlines to operate in small and rural communities could have its budget cut in half, leaving parts of the country with no flight options.
Authorities rescued 11 people after a small plane crashed in Florida.
The transportation secretary’s new reality show comes at an inopportune time.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country merge to create eighth largest airline in the U.S.
The buses would do 140 MPH on the freeway.
Sections of an East River tunnel owned by Amtrak showed signs of serious water damage from Hurricane Sandy before repairs began last year. LIRR President Rob Free all but said “I told you so” to Amtrak officials during a news conference on Friday. [ more ›…
A bipartisan bill would ask electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid drivers to pay annual fees because they don't pay gas taxes.
Other budget-focused airlines are rushing to fill Spirit's void, but it's still unclear whether they’ll fare much better.
After the Trump administration turned away from electrification, two of the nation’s biggest governments will advocate for more electric vans, police cars, and eventually, snowplows.
The agency calls the program an update to the Screening Partnership Program, in which 20 U.S. airports currently use private security screeners rather than federal workers.
Over half a thousand flights to and from Chicago O'Hare International Airport have experienced delays Sunday.
A new FAA website lets you see just how far the $12.5 billion allotted to fixing the National Airspace System has gone.
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin wants to cut customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities. Airlines say that would cause a huge travel nightmare.
The Town of Atherton's lawsuit against Caltrain electrification is the clearest case study we have of how a tiny, wealthy minority can hijack a regional public project — and stick everyone else with the bill.
MetLife Stadium will host its first World Cup match next Saturday. Amtrak train tunnels that connect MetLife Stadium through Penn Station have been on fire in the last month. Twice. [ more › ]
Whether it'll be allowed across the border remains to be seen.
E-scooter riders cross the Queensboro Bridge bike lane Thursday, hours after a fatal head-on crash killed two men. Last month's deadly bike lane crash highlights how many illegal scooters are active in New York City. [ more › ]
The European Union is strengthening passenger protections and airline rules when it comes to delays. TPG digs into the changes and what it means.
The TSA is warning travelers to prepare for major crowds over the holiday weekend, especially on Sunday, as more than 3 million passengers pass through security nationwide.
Amtrak senior adviser Andy Byford should look familiar to New Yorkers. He earned the nickname "Train Daddy" while he was NYC Transit President. He resigned from the job in 2020 amid a public feud with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Amtrak senior adviser Andy Byfo…
MTA Chair Janno Lieber (left) said there is no daylight between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul (right) in their handling of the Trump administration's push to rebuild Penn Station. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who controls the MTA and appointed its chair, urged both side…
The NHTSA is proposing allowing the removal of pedals and steering wheels for AVs, making it easier for Tesla and Zoox to pursue alternative designs.
Long, wooden benches are a key feature in the Penn Station design pushed by Amtrak and the Trump administration. Seats keep disappearing from the public realm in New York City as part of a hostile architecture trend meant to discourage people — many of the…
About 20 U.S. airports rely on private security companies rather than the Transportation Security Administration to ensure that passengers and cargo comply with federal aviation safety standards.
Sean Duffy says new tech makes it safer for people on the ground who are worried about sonic booms.
The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.
The U.S. is clearing away regulations for a new era of supersonic flight, promising faster long-distance travel without the boom.
The Transportation Security Administration is expected to screen more than 3 million passengers on Thursday ahead of an expectant busy travel weekend for Independence Day.
Andy Byford has run transit systems in London, New York, Toronto and Sydney. Now, he's the face of the Trump administration's plan to rebuild America's busiest train station. Andy Byford has traveled up and down the East Coast the last month seeking buy-in…
Trump departed the NATO summit on an older Air Force One after arriving aboard the new Qatar-gifted aircraft.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge had been set to open in June.
Legislation introduced in Congress would designate U.S. Highway 287 as future Interstate 47, but the bill hasn't passed.