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Transportation

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6 percent instead of rising to 10 percent by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work. 
by The Associated Press

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Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy that bars transgender officers from performing security screening pat-downs, according to a federal lawsuit.

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10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life

10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters. 
by Marielle Segarra and Malaka Gharib

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Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown

Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown

Air travelers could face more frustration as U.S. airports need to meet a higher FAA target for reducing flights. The FAA ordered airlines to drop 4 percent of flights at 40 major airports due to staffing issues. As of Tuesday morning, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was reporting more than 45 canceled flights and more than 10 flights were delayed.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends

U.S. flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends

The flight cancellations at airports across the U.S. are expected to persist even after the government shutdown ends. As of late morning, about 60 flights had been canceled so far Monday at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Cities along the Northstar commuter rail invested heavily in stations and surrounding infrastructure to support suburban-to-downtown travel. With service set to be suspended in January, those communities are now unsure what will happen next.
by Kirsti Marohn

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