The Latest Breaking News from Airlines for America

Spirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refunds

If you’ve been snagged in the airline’s now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know about next steps

The Guardian - US · May 2

Spirit Airlines Shut Down: What to do to get home and get refunds

The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility

The Independent UK · May 2

Five-hour airport waits?! US gov’t shutdown causes traveler ‘chaos’ and Spring Break isn’t even in full swing

Frustrated passengers traveling for Spring Break said they were not aware of the partial government shutdown until they stepped foot in airport terminals, where they waited hours to get through TSA

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Sean Duffy Says Air Traffic Controllers Working 'Without Pay,' Doing Gigs To Put Food On The Table, As Staffing Shortages Hit Major Airports

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that the ongoing government shutdown has hit Air Traffic Controllers, who are working long hours without pay.

Benzinga · Oct 20, 2025

Chris Sununu Asks Air Travelers To 'Pack Your Patience,' Warns Conditions Are 'Slowly Getting Worse'

Air travel across the U.S. is under growing pressure as the federal government shutdown continues to drag on, according to Airlines for America President and CEO, Christopher Sununu.

Benzinga · Oct 20, 2025

Two Delta Air Jets Collide During Taxiing At LaGuardia Airport, 1 Flight Attendant Injured

Two regional Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) jets collided with one another while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, leaving one flight attendant injured.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

FAA Faces Furlough Of 11,000 Employees, Airlines Warn Of Delays Amid Shutdown Threat

The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Tuesday that over 11,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees could face furloughs if government funding lapses. This potential furlough represents about a quarter of the FAA’s workforce.

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025

White House Keeps Scoreboard of Companies and How Loyal They Are To The Trump Admin: Report

The White House has created a scoreboard ranking over 500 companies on how hard they worked to support and promote the GOP's "big, beautiful bill"

Latin Times · Aug 15, 2025

Biden Administration Launches Investigation Into Airline Competition

Biden administration investigates airline competition, mergers, and fees in the U.S. air travel industry.

Top News · Oct 25, 2024

The Biden administration is launching an investigation of competition in air travel

The Biden administration is investigating the state of competition in air travel

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024