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January 11, 2023

FAA outage: Buttigieg responds to latest transportation crisis as he faces continued criticism

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says he is in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration as a widespread technical outage kept planes grounded.

January 11, 2023

FAA orders all flights grounded for the first time since 9/11

Airline pilot Michael Santoro says he's 'not surprised' flights were grounded after the NOTAM system outages and explains how pilots and airlines may be impacted. 

January 11, 2023

FAA outage: White House says 'no evidence of cyber attack,' Biden briefed on grounded flights

President Biden was briefed on the FAA system outage grounding flights Wednesday, but White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said "no evidence of a cyberattack at this point."

January 11, 2023

FAA system failure prompts massive flight delays, cancellations

The computer systems outage is affecting hundreds of flights nationwide. 

January 5, 2023

Buttigieg responds to critics of Christmas chaos, pledges 'full force' of DOT to compel Southwest redress

United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Fox News' 'Special Report' to react to criticism and the Southwest Airlines debacle.

January 4, 2023

Cat breaks loose from carrier on airplane

A United Airlines flight attendant announced to cabin passengers during a recent flight that someone's cat was found wandering about the plane. Its owner was soon seen walking up the aisle — and retrieving the furry friend.

January 3, 2023

Belgium to test wastewater on flights arriving from China for COVID

Wastewater on planes arriving to Belgium from China will be tested for COVID-19. China is currently facing a surge in cases after lifting its "zero-COVID" policies.

January 2, 2023

Buttigieg battered by crises in first two years as transportation secretary: 'Prime example of failing up'

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's tenure has been rocked by multiple crises throughout his tenure, leading to criticism that he has failed to address the issues.

January 1, 2023

American Airlines employee killed in 'industrial accident' at Alabama airport

A ground crew employee with American Airlines/Piedmont Airlines was killed in an industrial accident at the Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama on New Year's Eve.

December 31, 2022

Rep. Jeff Van Drew rips Buttigieg, lawmakers over airline disruptions: 'Do your job'

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., discusses the scrutiny faced by airlines over mass disruptions, and the actions taken by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and lawmakers.