Maduro’s capture in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

New York — The US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and removed him from the country early Saturday also disrupted travel in the Caribbean at a busy travel time in the region. No flights crossed over Venezuela on Saturday, according to FlightRadar24.com. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the Eastern Caribbean … Read more

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair to be sentenced in federal case

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit is scheduled to appear for sentencing in federal court on Monday. Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty or no contest to all charges in September as part of agreements with state and federal prosecutors. … Read more

Over 1,700 flights canceled in US on Monday as President Trump tells air traffic controllers: ‘Get back to work, NOW’

More than 1,700 flights were canceled across the United States on Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration limited capacity at 40 major US airports and President Donald Trump threatened air traffic controllers to “Back to work NOW!!!” “ALL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS MUST GET BACK TO WORK NOW!!! And anyone who doesn’t will be grounded in … Read more

60 flights canceled at DIA on Saturday as FAA orders flight cuts

DENVER (KDVR) — Hundreds of flights were canceled across the United States on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued its requirements to reduce air traffic. Reduced air traffic control operations are affecting 40 major markets across the country, including Denver International Airport. The FAA previously said the reduction in air traffic control was necessary … Read more

Over 70 flights canceled at DIA on Friday after shutdown prompted flight cuts

DENVER (KDVR) — More than 70 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport Friday morning after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered several major markets to reduce air traffic control. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that 40 major markets will have to reduce operations after the government shutdown caused burnout and staff shortages among air … Read more

World's largest passenger aircraft to return to DIA with flights in 2026

DENVER (KDVR) — The world’s largest passenger plane, known as Airbus, has taken off from Denver for the final time this year — but don’t worry, the million-plus-pound plane will soon be back at Denver International Airport. The Airbus gained domestic popularity in January after German airline Lufthansa announced Airbus flights between Denver and Munich … Read more

Airline adds direct Denver flights to Mexico City, Punta Cana

DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans who want to travel to Mexico City and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, but don’t want to deal with layovers, here’s your chance — direct nonstop routes from Denver are now available. United Airlines said in a press release that on Sunday, the two new routes will operate non-stop from Denver International … Read more

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after tech outage grounds all flights

The company announced that Alaska Airlines resumed operations after an unknown technical error from it that affects its entire system for about three hours. The transport company witnessed “a break with this, which led to a temporary terrestrial system at the system level of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Flights” around 8 pm Pacific time … Read more

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after tech outage grounds all flights

The company announced that Alaska Airlines resumed operations after an unknown technical error from it that affects its entire system for about three hours. The transport company witnessed “a break with this, which led to a temporary terrestrial system at the system level of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Flights” around 8 pm Pacific time … Read more

AUS Data Hub: Passenger totals, busiest months and new flights in 2025

This story is part of the KXAN data center, as the numbers help tell the entire story.We have created many stories that rely on data and databases on topics including weather, climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story is in KXan Data Data Center It is updated when new data is available. … Read more