Sean Duffy criticizes Pete Buttigieg for being absent and attempting to change his past actions
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded to criticism from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who had accused President Donald Trump of neglecting aviation safety during his time in office. Duffy stated on “Hannity” that there were significant issues he believed Buttigieg overlooked. “There were 85 near misses on the Potomac before the DCA plane crash. Pete […]
Trump and Duffy Demonstrating the ‘Courage’ to Modernize Air Traffic Control for Today
Modernizing Air Traffic Control: An Urgent Challenge A significant push to revamp the aging air traffic control system in the U.S. is attracting attention as major industry figures express support for the modernization initiatives set forth by the Trump administration. At a policy event in Washington, D.C., Leidos CEO Tom Bell highlighted the unique leadership […]
Sean Duffy Explains Why the FAA’s Shutdown Choice Is Not About Politics
FAA Reduces Flight Operations Amid Shutdown Concerns Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed claims on Sunday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was cutting back on flight operations for political reasons due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. As the shutdown drags on, with FAA workers unpaid and struggling, the Trump administration is implementing a gradual […]
Transportation Secretary Duffy: Major U.S. airlines are canceling hundreds of flights
Record Federal Government Shutdown Continues As of November 7, 2025, the ongoing federal government shutdown has reached its 38th day. On this date, the situation escalated, forcing 40 major airports to cut back on air traffic, resulting in over 840 flight cancellations across the nation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attributed this drastic measure to […]
Airlines will face significant financial losses from canceled flights, according to Duffy.
Government Shutdown Impacts Air Travel Senate Majority Leader R.S.D. recently spoke on a news program about ongoing efforts to address the government shutdown, as the Senate prepares to vote on a new funding proposal. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns to FOX Business, stating that major U.S. airlines are expected to incur substantial losses due […]
Duffy considers cutting flights by as much as 20 percent if the shutdown continues.
FAA Flight Reductions Due to Controller Shortage Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce flight schedules by 10% because of a shortage of air traffic controllers. This reduction could potentially reach 20% if a government shutdown continues. During a Breitbart News event in Washington, D.C., Duffy […]
Duffy: Travel will be difficult for people if the shutdown extends into Thanksgiving
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns on Thursday about the declining morale among air traffic controllers if the government shutdown extends into the Thanksgiving holiday. He described the situation for travelers as becoming increasingly “challenging.” During a segment on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” he noted, “This morning they received their pay stubs, and it’s […]
Duffy cautions that the Transportation Department might need to shut down certain airspace next week.
Transportation Secretary Addresses Potential Airspace Closures Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated on Tuesday that if the government shutdown continues, the U.S. may need to restrict some airspace next week. He placed the blame for the ongoing 35-day shutdown on Congressional Democrats, noting that if the deadlock isn’t resolved by November 11, air travel is likely […]
Duffy cautions that the Transportation Department might need to shut down certain airspace next week.
Department of Transportation Warns of Airspace Closures Amid Shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday that if the ongoing government shutdown persists, the department might need to limit certain areas of the nation’s airspace next week. Duffy placed the blame for the 35-day standoff on Congressional Democrats, cautioning reporters that unless a resolution is […]
Trump administration might have to shut down sections of US airspace due to the shutdown: Sean Duffy
Air Travel Disruptions Loom as Government Shutdown Persists Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning on Tuesday, indicating significant disruptions for air travelers if the government shutdown continues into next week. He mentioned the possibility of some U.S. airspace being closed off due to a lack of staffing. “If Democrats delay any further, we’re looking […]