Thanksgiving, FAA

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.
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.
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’ for air travel with more than 18M Americans taking to the skies
This Thanksgiving is expected to be the busiest ever for air travel, with a record-setting 18 million Americans expected to jet off for their holiday celebrations in the coming days.
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 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.
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.

Thanksgiving Flight Cancellations

FAA to delay flights to Newark Airport 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.
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Thanksgiving storm threatens parts of the US as millions travel for the holiday
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Travelers making last-minute Thanksgiving trips to hit the biggest crowds so far
The TSA expects the biggest crowd on Sunday, which could break the record of 3.01 million set on the Sunday after the July ...
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 ...