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Air Traffic Controllers Face Unpaid Work Amidst New Government Shutdown, Raising Fears of Aviation Chaos

Air Traffic Controllers Face Unpaid Work Amidst New Government Shutdown, Raising Fears of Aviation Chaos

Air Traffic Controllers Face Unpaid Work Amidst New Government Shutdown, Raising Fears of Aviation Chaos A new government shutdown, which commenced early this morning, is once again casting a shadow over the nation’s air travel system, with air traffic controllers finding themselves in a critical, yet unpaid, position. Drawing parallels to the 2019 shutdown, experts and union officials warn that a shortage of controllers and declining morale could lead to significant disruptions in commercial aviation. The previous 35-day shutdown in…

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Man Arrested in Connection with Airport Cyber-Attack as Travel Disruption Mounts

Man Arrested in Connection with Airport Cyber-Attack as Travel Disruption Mounts

Man Arrested in Connection with Airport Cyber-Attack as Travel Disruption Mounts A man has been arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with the widespread cyber-attack that has caused days of significant disruption at several major European airports, including London Heathrow. The individual, in his forties, was detained in West Sussex on Tuesday evening as part of an ongoing investigation into a cyber incident impacting Collins Aerospace, a critical software provider for airport operations. The cyber-attack, which has…

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Major European Airports Grapple with Lingering Disruptions After Cyberattack on Check-in Systems

Major European Airports Grapple with Lingering Disruptions After Cyberattack on Check-in Systems

Major European Airports Grapple with Lingering Disruptions After Cyberattack on Check-in Systems Major European airports are still navigating the fallout from a cyberattack that targeted essential check-in and boarding systems over the weekend. The incident, which began Friday night, September 19, and caused significant disruptions on Saturday, September 20, primarily affected the Multi-User System Environment (MUSE) software provided by aviation technology firm Collins Aerospace. Air traffic at several key hubs, including Brussels Airport, Berlin’s Brandenburg (BER), and London’s Heathrow, experienced…

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Breaking: Major Cyberattack Disrupts European Airport Check-in Systems Today

Breaking: Major Cyberattack Disrupts European Airport Check-in Systems Today

Breaking: Major Cyberattack Disrupts European Airport Check-in Systems Today A significant cyberattack has crippled check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports today, Saturday, September 20, causing widespread disruptions and flight delays. The attack, which began Friday night, has forced airports to resort to manual check-in processes, impacting thousands of travelers. Brussels Airport reported a ‘large impact’ on its flight schedules, with nine flights canceled, four redirected, and 15 experiencing delays of over an hour by mid-morning. Berlin’s Brandenburg…

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Dallas Air Traffic Outage Sparks Nationwide Flight Chaos, FAA Investigates System Failure

Dallas Air Traffic Outage Sparks Nationwide Flight Chaos, FAA Investigates System Failure

Dallas Air Traffic Outage Sparks Nationwide Flight Chaos, FAA Investigates System Failure A catastrophic air traffic equipment outage centered at the Dallas TRACON facility on Friday plunged air travel across the United States into disarray, leading to the closure of Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) for several hours. The widespread system failure triggered emergency procedures and cascading delays that impacted at least 20 major U.S. airspaces, including bustling hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, New York,…

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North Texas Airports Grapple with Lingering Delays After Friday’s Equipment Issues

North Texas Airports Grapple with Lingering Delays After Friday’s Equipment Issues

North Texas Airports Grapple with Lingering Delays After Friday’s Equipment Issues North Texas airports, including Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) and Dallas Love Field, experienced significant flight disruptions throughout Friday, September 19, 2025, due to a reported equipment malfunction affecting air traffic control facilities. Travelers faced widespread delays and ground stops, with some disruptions extending late into the evening. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a telephone outage, not involving its own equipment, at the Dallas TRACON facility was the…

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Air Canada Strike Intensifies: Flight Attendants Defy Return-to-Work Order, Operations Grounded Through Monday Evening

Air Canada Strike Intensifies: Flight Attendants Defy Return-to-Work Order, Operations Grounded Through Monday Evening

Air Canada Strike Intensifies: Flight Attendants Defy Return-to-Work Order, Operations Grounded Through Monday Evening Air Canada’s flight operations remain severely disrupted, with the airline now planning to resume services no earlier than Monday evening, August 18, 2025. This follows striking flight attendants’ defiance of a Canadian government-issued return-to-work order that had aimed to end the walkout by Sunday afternoon. The strike, initiated by 10,000 flight attendants on Saturday morning, August 16, has stranded over 100,000 travelers globally during the peak…

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United Airlines Recovers from System Outage After Mass Delays and Cancellations

United Airlines Recovers from System Outage After Mass Delays and Cancellations

United Airlines Recovers from System Outage After Mass Delays and Cancellations United Airlines is working to normalize operations today after a significant technology issue yesterday evening grounded flights nationwide, leading to over 1,000 delays and dozens of cancellations. The disruption, which began shortly after 6 p.m. ET, was attributed to a problem with the airline’s weight and balance computer system. While the system issue was resolved within a few hours, the ripple effect left thousands of passengers stranded. United confirmed…

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Breaking: United Airlines Halts Flights Nationwide Due to Technology Issues

Breaking: United Airlines Halts Flights Nationwide Due to Technology Issues

Breaking: United Airlines Halts Flights Nationwide Due to Technology Issues United Airlines has initiated a nationwide ground stop for all mainline flights, causing significant disruption at major U.S. airports including Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and Newark/New Jersey. The airline confirmed the halt is due to a widespread “technology issue” affecting its operations. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s website confirmed the ground stop, which immediately impacted departures from various airports. United officials have stated that they anticipate “additional flight delays…

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Alaska Airlines Grapples with Major IT Outage, Flights Grounded Nationwide

Alaska Airlines Grapples with Major IT Outage, Flights Grounded Nationwide

Alaska Airlines Grapples with Major IT Outage, Flights Grounded Nationwide Alaska Airlines is currently experiencing a widespread information technology (IT) outage impacting its operations across the nation, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations. The full extent of the disruption and the root cause of the system failure are under immediate investigation by airline officials. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to anticipate potential disruptions throughout the day as the airline works…

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Alaska Airlines Restores Operations After System-Wide IT Outage, Warns of Residual Delays

Alaska Airlines Restores Operations After System-Wide IT Outage, Warns of Residual Delays

Alaska Airlines Restores Operations After System-Wide IT Outage, Warns of Residual Delays Alaska Airlines has successfully restored its operations following a system-wide IT outage that caused a temporary ground stop for its fleet and Horizon Air flights on July 20. The airline confirmed that the ground stop, which began around 8 p.m. Pacific, was lifted by 11 p.m. Pacific, allowing flights to resume. While the exact nature of the IT incident has not been disclosed by the carrier, the disruption…

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Alaska Airlines Recovers from Overnight IT Outage, Expect Residual Delays Today

Alaska Airlines Recovers from Overnight IT Outage, Expect Residual Delays Today

Alaska Airlines Recovers from Overnight IT Outage, Expect Residual Delays Today Alaska Airlines and its regional subsidiary Horizon Air experienced significant flight disruptions early Monday morning following a widespread computer system outage. The airlines initiated a ground stop for all flights Sunday night due to issues with their information technology network, impacting operations across their entire system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the ground stop was lifted after 2 a.m. ET Monday, allowing flights to gradually resume. However,…

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French Air Traffic Control Strike Unleashes Airline Fury, Jeopardizing Summer Travel

French Air Traffic Control Strike Unleashes Airline Fury, Jeopardizing Summer Travel

French Air Traffic Control Strike Unleashes Airline Fury, Jeopardizing Summer Travel A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers (ATC) on Thursday and Friday has sparked an immediate and furious backlash from European airlines, causing widespread flight disruptions just as the critical summer vacation season begins. Carriers are voicing intense anger over the frequent industrial action, which they argue is poorly managed and disproportionately impacts passengers across the continent. Airline executives have sharply criticized the French directorate general for civil…

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