SEA Airport to be impacted by FAA cutting air traffic by 10%
Seattle-Tacoma International is one of 40 US airports that will be forced to cut air traffic by 10% on Friday if the federal government remains shut down.
Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
FAA to cut air traffic by 10% starting Friday
Starting Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration says it will cut air traffic by 10% in dozens of major cities, blaming staffing shortages, safety concerns, and the ongoing government shutdown.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns
With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.
US airspace may close amid Gov. shutdown; Port of Seattle community steps up
The White House may close some airspace as the government shutdown causes an air traffic controller shortage across the country. Here’s how communities in Washington state are stepping up to help keep operations running smoothly at Sea-Tac Airport.
Government shutdown on pace to become longest in US history
The government shutdown is on pace to become the longest shutdown in United States history on record.
Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Thanksgiving travel at risk? How a government shutdown might impact your trip
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
DHS issues new travel guidance for foreigners, green card holders
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
Bullfrog Road overpass repairs to bring nighttime I-90 closures in WA
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum will face periodic nighttime closures once crews begin replacing part of an overpass damaged by a semi-truck, officials said.
Car struck by train causes traffic, ferry delays in Edmonds, WA
A car was struck by a train in Edmonds on Tuesday, causing traffic and ferry delays.
Officers working to pull person out of Lake Washington in Seattle
Police and firefighters responded Monday morning to reports of a person who jumped into the water near the I-90 floating bridge.
Here's what driving conditions look like on WA's mountain passes
Western Washington saw some recent high-elevation snow in the Cascades over the weekend, and conditions could still cause occasional issues for drivers.
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after ground stop, IT outage
Alaska Airlines operations are returning to normal after an IT outage forced an hours-long ground stop of all flights on Thursday.
Here are WA’s top ski areas for value this ski season, study says
Four ski areas in Washington were ranked among the best-value for travelers in the upcoming 2025-2026 ski season, a new study revealed.
Bullfrog Road overpass demolition
An emergency contractor will demolish the Bullfrog Road overpass after it was severely damaged when an oversized truck load struck the bridge earlier this week, state officials said Thursday.