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Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Travel pandemonium as three major airports to grind to a halt tonight with all flights grounded
Flights from New York to Washington DC have all been stopped Monday, causing an air travel nightmare along the East Coast. The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a ground stop at John F Kennedy International Airport due to severe thunderstorms in the area. The ground stop also impacts Philadelphia International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All three ground stops are currently scheduled to last into the early evening, with the stop at JFK shutting down flights until 4:45pm ET. Flights in Washington are grounded until 5pm and the flights in Philadelphia are stuck until at least 5:30pm.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather being monitored before Trump's military parade, Pentagon says
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The weather is being closely monitored and taken into consideration ahead of the U.S. Army anniversary parade planned for Saturday in Washington, but at this point nothing has changed, the Pentagon said on Friday. Some airlines say the parade could be moved to earlier Saturday or potentially Sunday, which could have a significant impact on flights. A White House spokeswoman said the Army would announce any changes if made. "No matter what, a historic celebration of our military servicemembers will take place," the White House said. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it plans to suspend flights at Reagan Washington National Airport from 6 p.m. ET to 9:30 p.m. during the anniversary parade on Saturday. The event is also blocking off a significant section of Washington to vehicle traffic. Major airlines are offering flexibility to travelers. United Airlines said it is offering a travel waiver for Reagan National, as well as adding two additional departures from and two additional arrivals at nearby Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday. American Airlines said it has "adjusted our schedule during this timeframe, temporarily added larger aircraft at DCA to accommodate more customers at alternative times and issued a travel alert that includes flexibility to travel on a different day or through Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington at no extra cost." The airport is located less than two miles from the National Mall. The U.S. Army is bringing 6,500 troops into Washington, along with 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft for the celebration. The flyover will include Apache and Black Hawk helicopters along with Chinooks. Older aircraft like the World War Two-era B-25 bomber and P-51 Mustang will also take part. The Washington area is the most heavily restricted airspace in the United States. No drones are permitted in Washington without special FAA approval.
Reuters
13-06-2025
- Reuters
Weather being monitored before Trump's military parade, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The weather is being closely monitored and taken into consideration ahead of the U.S. Army anniversary parade planned for Saturday in Washington, but at this point nothing has changed, the Pentagon said on Friday. Some airlines say the parade could be moved to earlier Saturday or potentially Sunday, which could have a significant impact on flights. A White House spokeswoman said the Army would announce any changes if made. "No matter what, a historic celebration of our military servicemembers will take place," the White House said. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it plans to suspend flights at Reagan Washington National Airport from 6 p.m. ET to 9:30 p.m. during the anniversary parade on Saturday. The event is also blocking off a significant section of Washington to vehicle traffic. Major airlines are offering flexibility to travelers. United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab said it is offering a travel waiver for Reagan National, as well as adding two additional departures from and two additional arrivals at nearby Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday. American Airlines (AAL.O), opens new tab said it has "adjusted our schedule during this timeframe, temporarily added larger aircraft at DCA to accommodate more customers at alternative times and issued a travel alert that includes flexibility to travel on a different day or through Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington at no extra cost." The airport is located less than two miles from the National Mall. The U.S. Army is bringing 6,500 troops into Washington, along with 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft for the celebration. The flyover will include Apache and Black Hawk helicopters along with Chinooks. Older aircraft like the World War Two-era B-25 bomber and P-51 Mustang will also take part. The Washington area is the most heavily restricted airspace in the United States. No drones are permitted in Washington without special FAA approval.
Reuters
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Trump FAA nominee calls near-miss incidents at DC airport unacceptable
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that the 85 near-miss incidents at Reagan Washington National Airport since 2021 were unacceptable. On January 29, a Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines (AAL.O), opens new tab regional passenger jet near Reagan, killing 67 people. "In the years preceding that tragic night in January, there were 85 similar near misses at Reagan National. How did this go unaddressed? It's unacceptable," FAA nominee Bryan Bedford said, adding that the FAA needs significant investment in air traffic control. The National Transportation Safety Board said in March that since 2021 there were more than 15,200 occurrences at Reagan between commercial airplanes and helicopters with lateral separation distance of less than 1 nautical mile and vertical separation of less than 400 feet, and 85 close-call incidents during that period. "If confirmed, my top priority will be public safety and in restoring the public's confidence in flying," said Bedford, who has raised questions about the FAA's leadership and culture. On Wednesday, acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and Army Aviation Brigadier General Matthew Braman will answer questions from senators about a May 1 incident in which two passenger airline flights were forced to abort landings at Reagan because of a nearby Army helicopter. The FAA barred the Army from training or priority transport flights around the Pentagon after the incident. A bipartisan group of 10 former FAA administrators and acting heads of the agency endorsed Bedford, including his predecessor Mike Whitaker, who stepped down on January 20, a little over a year into his five-year term. "In the years ahead, the FAA will be at the center of efforts to modernize and rebuild our nation's air traffic control system - an undertaking that requires immediate action," the former FAA officials wrote in a letter to senators, saying Bedford was "exceptionally qualified to lead this effort from day one." Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants tens of billions of dollars to overhaul air traffic operations. Separately, two dozen U.S. senators on Monday asked the inspectors general for the Pentagon and Transportation Department to open audits in response to the January 29 collision.
Skift
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Skift
Reagan National Airport to Close for Army Parade — Expect Travel Delays
The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, is expected to shut down Reagan National for several hours. Washington Reagan National Airport is expected to close for several hours on June 14 to accommodate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration, which will include military flyovers, fireworks, and parachute jumps. The closure could disrupt air travel for thousands of passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Thursday that it will issue temporary flight restrictions for the Washington, D.C. area. During the event, the FAA will implement traffic management initiativ
