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An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ, Yahoo Entertainment
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...
Apr 13, 2026, 5:30 AM
Trump officials want to recruit gamers without college degrees to be air traffic controllers
Taylor Rains, Business Insider
This campaign specifically targets young people without college degrees whose "useful skills" include multitasking, spatial awareness, and strategy.
Apr 10, 2026, 6:59 PM
Trump And The FAA Targeting Gamers To Help Solve Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Zack Zwiezen, Kotaku
The U.S. government wants gamers like you to sign up to become an air traffic controller
Apr 10, 2026, 5:35 PM
MTA sits on sidelines as Trump and NJ Transit rebuild Penn Station
Ramsey Khalifeh, Clayton Guse, Gothamist
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…
Apr 10, 2026, 5:16 PM
Transportation Secretary says US airlines have 'room for some mergers'
Aditi Bharade, Business Insider
"There's always chatter," Duffy said. "But is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is."
Apr 8, 2026, 4:54 AM
U.S. Considers Ban on Chinese Air Bags Blamed for Deaths of 10 People in Survivable Crashes
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, "these substandard parts are killing American families."
Apr 2, 2026, 5:45 PM
WATCH: Delta flight makes emergency landing after engine fire
ABC News, Abcnews.com
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.
Mar 31, 2026, 11:24 AM
House says “No deal!” as long lines at TSA continue to grow
CK Smith, Salon
Trump stepped in to demand TSA paychecks due to conflicting Congressional plans; travelers still face long lines
Mar 28, 2026, 3:22 PM
USA BREAKDOWN: Another busy travel weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA pay...
Emma Tucker, CNN
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…
Mar 28, 2026, 1:37 PM
I canceled my flight and paid $200 for a 20-hour Amtrak ride to avoid TSA airport chaos. It was better than flying.
Kristine Villarroel, Business Insider
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.
Mar 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
BBC journalist caught in travel chaos at Houston Airport
BBC News
The airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.
Mar 27, 2026, 12:31 PM
Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History
Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com
Some airports are seeing 4-hour wait times, according to TSA Deputy Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill.
Mar 26, 2026, 8:10 PM
Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history
Ayana Archie, NPR
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.
Mar 25, 2026, 7:19 PM
LaGuardia’s Air Traffic Controllers Had Too Much to Do
Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic
Having two controllers on a midnight shift might be standard procedure, but they can still be overwhelmed.
Mar 25, 2026, 2:24 PM
Long lines, unpaid TSA workers: Experts say US air travel system in crisis
Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English
TSA workers face unpaid wages, causing long lines and staffing shortages at key US airports during shutdown chaos.
Mar 24, 2026, 9:13 PM
WATCH: Video shows moment jet slams into fire truck at LaGuardia, killing both pilots
ABC News, Abcnews.com
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.
Mar 24, 2026, 12:25 AM
Tips to find airport security wait times amid TSA staffing shortages
Kelly McCarthy, Abcnews.com
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.
Mar 23, 2026, 10:11 PM
Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.
Mar 23, 2026, 7:44 PM
Hoping to avoid long airport security lines? Try these 20 airports
Sean Cudahy, The Points Guy
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.
Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
WATCH: Airline passengers describe moment of collision at LaGuardia Airport
ABC News, Abcnews.com
New York station WABC spoke with two people who said they were on the plane that collided with a truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Mar 23, 2026, 6:09 PM
Long TSA lines at San Diego International Airport extend to the street
Sergio Robles, fox5sandiego.com
Travelers at San Diego International Airport are experiencing long wait times at security checkpoints due to a partial government shutdown affecting TSA...
Mar 23, 2026, 2:51 PM
LaGuardia Airport Closed Following Fatal Crash Between a Jet and Fire Truck
Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com
The pilot and copilot of an Air Canada flight have died after colliding with a fire truck during landing.
Mar 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
A LaGuardia crash kills 2, hurts dozens and closes the airport. Here's what to know
Rachel Treisman, NPR
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.
Mar 23, 2026, 8:46 AM
Transportation Secretary Duffy says ICE agents are trained and can assist TSA
Ford McCracken, Abcnews.com
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.
Mar 22, 2026, 3:35 PM