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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on October 29, 2025 in Japan.
North America
“Get back to work, NOW!!!”: Trump pressures unpaid controllers as FAA grounds thousands of flights
By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 11, 2025
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Politics
Trump demands $10,000 bonuses for air traffic controllers who worked during shutdown and pay cuts for those who didn’t amid flight chaos
By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 10, 2025
Worried your flight will be canceled? Here’s what to know about refunds and how to deal with airlines
Travel & Leisure
Worried your flight will be canceled? Here’s what to know about refunds and how to deal with airlines
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressNovember 9, 2025
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Law
1,000 canceled Friday flights just a fraction of travel total as America keeps moving—for now
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressNovember 8, 2025
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North America
‘You can’t expect people to go in to work when they’re not getting a paycheck’: Travelers sympathize despite 800 downed Friday flights
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2025
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North America
Hundreds of flights are getting canceled every day. Here’s what to know about the 10% reduction caused by the government shutdown
By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2025
Boeing
Law
Boeing won’t face a criminal conspiracy charge over two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people
By Rio Yamat, Jamie Stengle and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2025
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North America
FAA official says he’s never seen so many flight cancelations in 35 years working in aviation
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressNovember 6, 2025
FAA says nearly half of major air traffic control facilities are now experiencing staffing shortages as shutdown drags on
Politics
FAA says nearly half of major air traffic control facilities are now experiencing staffing shortages as shutdown drags on
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2025
More flight disruptions are hitting airports across the country due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who aren’t getting paid
Politics
More flight disruptions are hitting airports across the country due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who aren’t getting paid
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressOctober 27, 2025
Boeing workers who make military aircraft and weapons reject latest offer, extending months-long strike
North America
Boeing workers who make military aircraft and weapons reject latest offer, extending months-long strike
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2025
FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane
North America
FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane
By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2025
Nadia Milleron, parent of Samya Rose Stumo, one of the victims of the Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia, holds her photograph and is surrounded by posters that say 'Profits over passanger' and other signs as she speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill, June 18, 2024, in Washington.
Law
Families of 737 Max crash victims push to appoint a special prosecutor, saying Boeing is ‘trying to buy everyone off’
By Rio Yamat, Lisa Leff and The Associated PressSeptember 2, 2025
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again, and flight attendants union warns to ‘prepare for all possible scenarios’
Finance
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again, and flight attendants union warns to ‘prepare for all possible scenarios’
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2025
Southwest Airlines
Finance
Southwest Airlines is going to start charging heavy flyers for an extra seat if they can’t fit within armrests
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressAugust 25, 2025
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By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
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By The Associated PressAugust 5, 2026
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