It happened over the Caribbean at 38,000 ft. >> Unidentified traffic 12:00 closing 10 miles level not known. >> Air traffic control on the Dutch island of Kurissau notified a private US business jet headed to Fort Lauderdale of an aircraft in the same airspace.Seconds later, the business jet reported a close call. >> We just got that traffic. I don't know how we didn't get an RA for that, but they were really close.An RA is a resolution advisory, an automated cockpit warning to take evasive action to avoid ...

Even as Congress gets closer to a deal to reopen the government, the fallout at airports isn't showing any signs of letting up with thousands of flights delayed or canceled altogether. This morning, the FAA reduced flights across the country by 6%. That is set to increase to up to 10% by Friday, and air traffic controllers are missing out this week on their second full paycheck since the shutdown began.MSNBC's Rosa Flores is live for us at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Also with us, forme ...

The Federal Aviation Administration will limit business jets and other private flights to some of the country’s largest airports to ease strains on air-traffic personnel https://t.co/ZhtD2oIP1A ...

What a time for you to start this job. Are you sure you want to do this. I tell you, it's been great.Yeah. I love working for the industry in that it is obviously a challenge. It's a challenge on a normal day.But I effectively work for the nine CEOs of the nine largest air carriers in America, and they're trying to reopen the government. Oh, yeah. Well, they're not trying to reopen the government.Yeah, they're crying. Oh, no. Absolutely.And it's everything from being on the phones to, you know, talking to f ...

Operational Impact - Government shutdown is causing chaos at airports across the country [1] - Major airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights across 40 airports [1] - FAA implemented a 4% cut in flights to ease burden on air traffic controllers [2] - FAA plans to increase mandated flight reductions to 6% on Tuesday and 10% by next Friday [2] Safety Concerns - FAA states safety is their main concern regarding flight reductions [2] Government Impact - Government shutdown is impacting people's lives [2] - Air traffic controllers are working without pay for 38 days [2]

Welcome back. As we noted earlier, the government shutdown is now taking its toll on air travel with the government announcing potential cuts to air traffic at 40 major US airports starting tomorrow. Transportation Secretary Shawn Duffy says the cuts will help alleviate the additional pressure placed on air traffic controllers who continue to work without pay during this shutdown.there is going to be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations. Uh the administrator is going to tell you that it's been ...

And we have more on tomorrow's air travel reduction. Let's bring in MSNBC aviation analyst and former acting head of the FAA, Billy Nolan. Thank you so much for being here. Already we are seeing thousands of flight delays, dozens of cancellations. What kind of impact will this next step, this automatic, you know, across the board 10% reduction in flights at these 40 different airports, what's that going to look like for travelers? >> Yeah. Well, thanks Anna Anna. Um look our national airspace system uh it's ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@MCCCANM Why don't airlines pony up the miniscule fraction of their earnings it would take to continue to fully fund air traffic control etc.? Has corporate welfare become such a religious belief with them that they so adamantly refuse to pay for these services? This is so stupid. ...

Industry Impact - The transportation secretary announced flight cuts will begin Friday morning, impacting thousands of flights daily across 40 high-traffic airports nationwide [1] - Officials are implementing a 10% reduction in flying capacity as a proactive measure [2] - New York will be impacted by the FAA's decision, with specific airports to be announced tomorrow [2] Operational Challenges - Air traffic controllers have been working without pay during the government shutdown, with some taking on second jobs [2] - Shortages of air traffic controllers have been an ongoing issue in the industry prior to the shutdown [2]

The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay for flights bound for Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday due to air traffic control staffing constraints https://t.co/nzy9Wwvoao ...