United States severe weather keeps summer air travel shaky as airlines extend waivers
Airlines are still keeping weather waivers in place for Midwest and Northeast hubs as severe storms raise the risk of delays, cancellations and reroutes.
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June 11 Midwest storms kept rattling U.S. travel on June 16
A June 11 tornado outbreak grounded flights, cut power to hundreds of thousands, and kept Chicago travelers dealing with ripple effects through June 16.
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FAA lowers controller staffing target in new national workforce plan
The FAA has cut its long-term controller staffing target to 12,563, a change that could affect flight reliability, airport operations, and planning.
