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08-05-2025
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Why are flights delayed in Phoenix today? Here's what happened at Sky Harbor Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport experienced a ground stop on Thursday, May 8, because of a disabled aircraft on the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The ground stop, which is when planes cannot take off from an airport, began around 8:30 a.m. and was lifted around 9:45 a.m., according to the FAA's National Airspace System. The Phoenix airport experienced departure delays averaging 30 minutes because of the ground stop. The departure delay remained in effect until shortly after 10 a.m. Airlines delayed 142 flights out of Sky Harbor and canceled one flight as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. The disabled plane on the runway at Sky Harbor Airport was a Boeing 737-800 jet operating Delta Air Lines Flight 1447, flying to Phoenix from Salt Lake City, according to information from FlightAware and Sky Harbor spokesman Greg Roybal. The Delta flight "landed and was towed to its gate," Roybal said, requiring the airport to close the runway for about an hour. FlightAware data showed Delta Flight 1447 landed at 8:35 a.m. and was on the runway for 54 minutes. A spokesperson for Delta told The Arizona Republic that the flight crew reported an issue with the plane's hydraulic system upon landing in Phoenix. The plane landed safely and none of the 154 passengers and six crew were injured. Delta's maintenance team is evaluating the plane. The news you need to start your day. Sign up for AZ Briefing. The FAA can order a ground stop when it's not safe for flights to take off or land at an airport. It can also order a ground delay, which is when flights destined for an airport experiencing adverse conditions must delay their takeoffs, according to the FAA. The FAA can order a ground delay or ground stop but it does not cancel flights. Real ID Day 1: Here's how it went for passengers at Sky Harbor Airport Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Why are flights delayed in Phoenix today? Here's what happened
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Can I get a Real ID after May 7? Here's how to apply for an Arizona Travel ID
Real ID goes into effect nationwide on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. That's the day you'll need an Arizona Travel ID or other Real ID-compliant document to pass airport security or enter a federal building. But don't panic. You can still get a Real ID after the deadline passes. Arizonans can apply online at (here are the required documents you need) and then an in-person interview is required at a Motor Vehicles Department office or authorized third-party provider. You can make an appointment online for your interview or you can just show up. Expect to wait if you don't have an appointment. After that, it takes about 10 days to two weeks to receive your Arizona Travel ID in the mail. The news you need to start your day. Sign up for AZ Briefing. Can I get a Real ID after May 7? Yes. You can get a Real ID after May 7. If you're getting it in advance of a flight, give yourself at least two weeks of lead time, said ADOT spokesman Bill Lamoreaux. How can I tell if I have a Real ID? The Arizona Travel ID — which is a Real ID — is distinguishable from a standard driver license by a gold or black star on the upper right corner. How much does an Arizona Travel ID cost? An Arizona Travel ID costs $25. When it starts: Phoenix is getting a new flight to this history-filled city Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Support local journalism. Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Can you get Real ID after May 7? What to know if you're flying
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15-04-2025
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What documents do I need to get a Real ID? Here's what Arizona requires
As the deadline for air travelers to have a Real ID gets closer, those who don't have one will need to hurry to their local motor vehicles office to get it. When enforcement of the long-delayed federal Real ID Act begins on May 7, 2025, only IDs that meet strict requirements will be acceptable for people to go through airport security and board planes. The Arizona Travel ID is Arizona's Real ID-compliant identification. To get one at an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office or an approved third-party office, people must show certain documents proving their identity. Here's what documents you need to get a Real ID in Arizona. Get the Arizona news you need. Sign up for AZ Briefing from azcentral. To get a Real ID in Arizona, ADOT requires one primary document for proof of birth, two documents for proof of address and a Social Security number. Acceptable documents for proof of birth include: Certified birth certificate. U.S. certificate of birth abroad. U.S. passport or passport card. Permanent resident card or resident alien card. Unexpired USCIS employment authorization document. I-94 form with an unexpired foreign passport and unexpired U.S. visa. U.S. certificate of naturalization. U.S. certificate of citizenship. Acceptable documents for proof of address must be issued by a business, organization, or government agency and include your name and residential address. Documents must be in print. These include: Utility bills. Credit card or bank statements. Insurance policies. Loyalty program changes: Southwest slashes Rapid Rewards points earning Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Real ID Arizona requirements: You need these documents
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04-04-2025
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Grand Canyon fees are going up this summer. Here's how much more you'll pay
Grand Canyon National Park is raising fees at its campgrounds for the first time in 20 years. Fees will increase for standard campsites at the Desert View and Mather campgrounds at the South Rim and at the North Rim Campground. Prices will be going up for tent and RV sites. It's the first time Grand Canyon has increased these fees since 2005. Camping is an important source of tourist visits in and around Grand Canyon. There were 159,019 overnight tent stays and 84,332 overnight RV stays in 2023, according to Nathan Rhyne, a recreation branch chief with the National Park Service. Starting May 1, 2025, standard campground fees at Grand Canyon will be $30 per night. Certain national park passholders — seniors with the Senior pass and disabled visitors with the Access pass — receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Under the new rate, they'll pay $15 per night. The current fee for standard campsites is $18 per night, or $9 per night for Senior and Access passholders. The news you need to start your day. Sign up for AZ Briefing. Park staff said the fee increase is necessary for Grand Canyon to "continue to enhance visitor services." Fees paid for staying at Grand Canyon campgrounds support campground repairs and improvements, increased accessibility and facility improvements. Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Grand Canyon camping fees are going up. Here's how much
USA Today
25-02-2025
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AZ Briefing: Citrus could find new life in niche operations; Sinema advocates for bill at Arizona Capitol; Phoenix Sky Harbor parking guide
AZ Briefing: Citrus could find new life in niche operations; Sinema advocates for bill at Arizona Capitol; Phoenix Sky Harbor parking guide Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day. Citrus remains an iconic stamp of Arizona's history and a symbol of agricultural heritage dating back to when the industry was inscribed as one of the foundational Five C's that built the economy of a young state. Now, the industry is threatened but could find new life in unexpected places. Other big stories ➤ Kyrsten Sinema returned Monday to where her political career began: the Arizona House. She touted the benefits of ibogaine to treat military brain injuries. ➤ Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protect members of the military from delinquent rent bills? Find out in this week's real estate law column. ➤ The Trump administration has backed off an order that made it harder for immigrants to receive legal assistance to remain in the U.S. Here's what to know. ➤ Movies: Read media critic Bill Goodykoontz's latest movie and TV reviews, plus media columns and a discussion of the latest news and trends out of Hollywood (and beyond). Subscribe to read every Friday. ➤ Arizona citrus farms are looking to diversify as climate change and international competition threaten one of the state's staple crops. Take a look. ➤ Today, you can expect it to be very warm with a high near 87 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 56 degrees. Get the full forecast here. Sky Harbor Airport parking guide Sky Harbor Airport parking includes premium, economy and off-site options. Here's what they cost and whether you can park without a reservation. If you like our work, please consider becoming a subscriber. Today in history Here are just some of the events on this date in the past. On this day in 1957: In Butler v. Michigan, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Michigan law barring sale of books with content that could corrupt 'the morals of youth' was unconstitutional, a violation of the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause. Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter wrote in the court's opinion, 'The incidence of this enactment is to reduce the adult population of Michigan to reading only what is fit for children.' In Butler v. Michigan, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Michigan law barring sale of books with content that could corrupt 'the morals of youth' was unconstitutional, a violation of the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause. Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter wrote in the court's opinion, 'The incidence of this enactment is to reduce the adult population of Michigan to reading only what is fit for children.' In 1986: Three days after the United States ended its support of the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines to Hawaii. His successor, President Corazon Aquino, was sworn in. Three days after the United States ended its support of the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines to Hawaii. His successor, President Corazon Aquino, was sworn in. In 1991: The Warsaw Pact, an alliance of Eastern Bloc nations led by the Soviet Union and formed in 1955 to counter NATO, was dissolved during a meeting in Hungary. The Warsaw Pact, an alliance of Eastern Bloc nations led by the Soviet Union and formed in 1955 to counter NATO, was dissolved during a meeting in Hungary. In 1994: Baruch Goldstein, an American-born doctor who had been living and working in the West Bank, shot and killed 29 Palestinians praying in a mosque in Hebron before being beaten to death by the survivors of the attack. Baruch Goldstein, an American-born doctor who had been living and working in the West Bank, shot and killed 29 Palestinians praying in a mosque in Hebron before being beaten to death by the survivors of the attack. In 2004: ' The Passion of the Christ,' a film about the final hours of Jesus' life, opened in the United States on Ash Wednesday. Even before its release, the film's topic raised concerns it might prompt a rise in antisemitism. The Passion of the Christ,' a film about the final hours of Jesus' life, opened in the United States on Ash Wednesday. Even before its release, the film's topic raised concerns it might prompt a rise in antisemitism. In 2020: Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, incident manager for the COVID-19 response, told the nation to prepare for mitigation efforts to fight the spread of the disease, including canceling of gatherings, as well as shutdowns of schools and workplaces. Messonnier said the 'disruption to everyday life may be severe.' — William Cain, USA TODAY Network
