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US airlines cancel 6% of flights

Airlines have canceled more than 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts last week to ease demand on control towers, which are short-staffed during the federal government shutdown.

Delayed, canceled: FAA flight limits leave travelers stranded

A WRAL photographer and his wife got stuck in Orlando over the weekend, just one casualty of the air traffic turmoil across the country.

Travelers seek alternatives as flight delays, cancellations spread

The FAA warns that more cancellations could be coming if the government shutdown is not resolved before Thanksgiving.

Delay after delay after delay: Travelers lose a day to air traffic upheaval

Frustrated travelers faced a day of delays as a series of delays disrupted air traffic across major hubs over the weekend. The FAA warns that more cancellations could be coming if the government shutdown is not resolved before Thanksgiving.

Raleigh and Charlotte airports face major flight disruptions amid shutdown

Flight chaos hits Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte airports as a government shutdown disrupts operations. Travelers face cancellations and delays, impacting holiday plans. Airlines and officials scramble to mitigate the fallout. Discover the latest updates and advice for affected passengers.

Understanding ground stops: What they mean for flights and your travel plans

As the fourth week of the federal shutdown closed, Charlotte and other airports called for a ground stop to ease pressure on flight controlers.

Flight disruptions ramp up as federal reductions continue

40 days into the government shutdown, cancellations for U.S. airlines topped 2,000 on Sunday. While RDU isn't one of the 40 airports facing cuts, travelers coming in and out of the airport tell WRAL News they are feeling the impact of these disruptions.

Limited disruptions for now as flight cuts begin at major airports

The first wave of flight cancellations ordered by the Trump administration in response to the government shutdown hit airports across the United States on Friday, foreshadowing what could be wider disruptions in air travel if Congress does not reach a spending deal soon.

Niraj Chokshi, Karoun Demirjian and Michael Levenson, New York Times

Nearly 1,200 flights across US canceled due to reductions

The FAA initially asked that major airlines cut their flight traffic by 10 percent. Airlines are suggesting travelers book a backup flight just in case of delays or cancellations.

What to know if your flight is delayed or canceled during the shutdown

WRAL 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur breaks down what rights you have if you're seeking a refund on a flight that's been canceled or delayed.

Flying during the shutdown: 5 on Your Side outlines travelers' rights

Flight cuts are about to become more common as the government shutdown continues. WRAL's 5 on Your Side outlines your rights as a ticket holder.

RDU officials take wait-and-see approach with shutdown-induced flight cuts

RDU isn't expected to be one of the airports targeted by FAA cuts. However, it will undoubtedly have an impact on the traveler experience.

FAA to cut flights, ease fatigue of air traffic controllers

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

Remote control: Solution for safer skies?

While the Federal Aviation Administration is facing an air traffic controller shortage, it's testing a modern alternative to the traditional air traffic control system called a remote tower. The head of Johnston Regional Airport wants to be "first in flight" once this digital remote tower takes off.

Johnston Regional Airport hopes to pioneer FAA's next-gen digital air traffic control

While the Federal Aviation Administration is facing an air traffic controller shortage, it's testing a modern alternative to the traditional air traffic control system called a remote tower. The head of Johnston Regional Airport wants to be "first in flight" once this digital remote tower takes off.

3 killed in Macon County plane crash

A small plane crashed in Macon County on Wednesday, killing all three people on board.

Thunderstorms ground flights across major Northeastern airports, delays expected

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued delays and grounded flights across major Northeastern airports on Thursday due to thunderstorms.

Flytrex bids farewell to Holly Springs

Flytrex announced the company would no longer make deliveries in Holly Springs after years of food deliveries through a partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.

How they voted: recent NC congressional votes

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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FAA looking into airplane part discovered in driveway of Raleigh home

Raleigh police and the Federal Aviation Administration are looking into a report of an airplane part at a home on Banbury Road.

Wing flap from plane found in Raleigh driveway, FAA investigating link to Delta flight

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a piece of an airplane was found blocking a Raleigh driveway.

Pilot, passenger identified in deadly Harnett County plane crash

North Carolina State Highway Patrol identified Anton van Deth, pilot, and Dwight Frye, passenger, as the two people on board of the plane that crashed in Harnett County on Friday. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

Farewell to trails: Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres closing Sunday in Wake County

Hundreds of mountain bikers and hikers gathered at Lake Crabtree County Park ahead of its closure Sunday.

Hundreds rally before popular Wake County trails close

Mountain bikers and hikers gathered at Lake Crabtree County Park Saturday before the beloved piece of nature is set to close.

Fact check: Did Trump's transportation secretary vote against air traffic control upgrades?

"When Sean Duffy was a congressman, he and other Republicans voted against upgrading air traffic control systems," Robert Reich, an economist who served as Clinton administration labor secretary, wrote May 13 on X.

Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact reporter