Longer delays and additional flight cancellations could be ahead for air travelers as one of the longest government shutdowns in history drags on with no end in sight, one former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official warned Sunday. “[Air traffic] controllers are essential personnel. That’s why they have to come to work without pay, but it […]
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Airlines cancel flights as airports experience ‘major disruptions’ over protests, strikes
Nationwide strikes and protests over Belgium’s reform plans caused flight disruptions at two major airports and troubles on public transport on Tuesday, with police there using tear gas and a water cannon to try to disperse crowds, The Associated Press reported. Minor scuffles broke out between police and protesters, some of whom played drums and […]