Articles tagged “air traffic control”

Tourism

Goa Gives Boost to Sports Tourism – India Report

Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Goa Gives Boost to Sports Tourism – India Report

Airlines

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

Edward Russell | 5 months ago

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Airlines

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

Edward Russell | 5 months ago

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

Tourism

Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 7 months ago

Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Airline Weekly

Airlines Prepare for U.S. Government Shutdown that Could Snarl Flights, Delay Upgrades

A minute after midnight Sunday morning the U.S. government will shutdown, barring an eleventh hour deal in Congress. That has big implications for airlines and the aviation industry, and not just in terms of air traffic controllers.

7 months ago
Airlines Prepare for U.S. Government Shutdown that Could Snarl Flights, Delay Upgrades

Airline Weekly

JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

U.S. airline leaders are calling on the DOT to do more, sooner to ease the pain of flight limits in New York from the air traffic controller shortage after a rough summer.

7 months ago
JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Airlines

British Air Traffic Service Chief Says Giant Glitch Won’t Happen Again

For Europe that already faces a shortage of airport staff, glitches such as these magnify the disruption during summer travel.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 8 months ago

British Air Traffic Service Chief Says Giant Glitch Won’t Happen Again

Airlines

UK Air Traffic Control Problems To Likely Disrupt Flights for Days

The United Kingdom is just the latest European nation to be hit hard by air traffic controller issues, which have stunted the continent's travel recovery.

Sarah Young, Reuters | 8 months ago

UK Air Traffic Control Problems To Likely Disrupt Flights for Days

Airlines

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Staffing issues for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have moved into a dangerous phase since the need for training and experience further waylays insufficient air traffic controller numbers.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 8 months ago

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Airlines

Europe’s Mounting Flight Delays Are Slowing Recovery

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Europe’s air traffic woes, the drop in tourism investment, and boutique hotel growth.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago

Europe’s Mounting Flight Delays Are Slowing Recovery