The shortage of air traffic controllers at some airports during the U.S. government shutdown may have travelers wondering if they have anything to worry about as they board their flight. Flight delays ...

The government shutdown entered its ninth day on Oct. 9, and with no sign of funding being restored, cracks were starting to show in the travel sector, as evidenced by isolated delays at some airports ...

CNN — New York (CNN) — The reports of harrowing and sometimes tragic incidents aboard airplanes accelerated this year, leading many to wonder if it’s still safe to fly. A door plug blew out on an ...

Washington (CNN) — Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of ...

Flying at 35,000 feet can feel unsettling during turbulence, but aviation in 2026 remains one of the safest modes of travel.