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Chicago Has Worst Traffic in US, Study Finds

Chicago is now America's most congested city, with drivers losing 112 hours a year. The INRIX report reveals US cities dominate global traffic misery. Discover the full impact.

GOP Chair Rejects Trump's ATC Pay Dock Plan

Senior Republican Sam Graves pushes back on Trump's proposal to penalise air traffic controllers who missed work during the 43-day government shutdown, citing personal circumstances and financial strain. Read the full story.

M5 Crash Causes Major Delays, Drivers Stranded

A serious crash on the M5 southbound between junctions 26 and 27 has caused severe delays and traffic chaos. Drivers reported getting out of their cars. Read the latest updates.

Thousands of FAA controllers miss out on bonuses

Over 10,000 US air traffic controllers worked unpaid during the shutdown, but a strict attendance rule means only 776 will get the $10,000 bonus, causing major travel disruption.

FAA Bonus Scheme Excludes Thousands of Controllers

Only 776 air traffic controllers will receive a $10,000 bonus for working unpaid during the US government shutdown, leaving thousands out. Discover the fallout from the controversial policy.

Bill to Pay Air Traffic Controllers in Shutdowns

A new bipartisan bill proposes using a $2.6bn 9/11 insurance fund to pay air traffic controllers during government shutdowns, preventing travel chaos. Learn how this safeguards UK flights.

US Air Traffic Normalises After Government Shutdown

Flight schedules in the US are rapidly recovering after the government shutdown, with Thanksgiving travel expected to proceed normally. Air traffic controllers return with back pay and bonuses.

Historic 54-Day US Government Shutdown Ends

The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after 54 days. The Senate passed a deal to reopen federal operations, reversing mass layoffs and offering backpay to workers.

US Flight Chaos: 40 Airports Cut Schedules

Massive flight reductions hit 40 US airports as air traffic controller shortages force sweeping schedule cuts, creating travel turmoil for millions of passengers.

Jets 5 seconds from mid-air collision over UK

Two passenger aircraft came terrifyingly close to disaster over the UK after an air traffic control blunder, with investigators revealing they were just five seconds from catastrophic collision.

M6 Chaos: 90-Min Delays After Serious Crash

Severe disruption hits M6 in Cheshire as major collision between junctions 16 and 17 causes extensive closures and 90-minute delays during Tuesday rush hour.

Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves

Delta Jet's Boston Near-Miss: 700ft from Disaster

Shocking air traffic control recordings reveal how a Delta Air Lines jet came within 700 feet of colliding with a Cape Air Cessna over Boston in heart-stopping incident that nearly ended in tragedy.

US Shutdown Threatens Air Traffic Control Crisis

A looming US government shutdown could cripple air traffic control operations on both sides of the border, potentially causing massive flight delays and safety concerns affecting thousands of travellers.

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