Sean Duffy
US Transportation Secretary Launches "Air Civility" Campaign: Encouraging Better Dress Code and Behavior for Safer Air Travel
Nov 26, 2025 02:34 am CST
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has initiated a civility campaign urging travelers to dress more formally and behave better at airports. The "Golden Age of Travel Starts with You" initiative addresses the 400% surge in flight disturbances since 2019, promoting proper attire and courteous conduct to improve travel experience and safety as the FAA anticipates the busiest Thanksgiving air travel in 15 years.
FAA Awards $10,000 Bonuses to Air Traffic Controllers with Perfect Attendance During Government Shutdown
Nov 21, 2025 01:55 pm CST
The FAA has announced that only 776 of over 10,000 air traffic controllers will receive $10,000 bonuses for perfect attendance during the 43-day government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised these dedicated workers while acknowledging ongoing staffing shortages in the aviation sector. The shutdown caused significant flight delays as many controllers missed work due to financial hardships, though normal operations have now resumed.
US Government Shutdown Forces Airlines to Cancel Over 750 Flights Amid Air Traffic Control Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 11:18 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has created a travel crisis with over 750 flights cancelled as airlines implement FAA-mandated 10% flight reductions. Air traffic controllers working without pay have caused significant staffing shortages, leading to major delays at airports nationwide just weeks before the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
US Government Orders 10% Flight Reduction at 40 Major Airports During Record-Breaking Shutdown
Nov 06, 2025 11:58 am CST
As the US government shutdown enters its 36th day, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces plans to reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday. With 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay, the measure aims to relieve pressure on the aviation system facing widespread delays and staffing shortages.
US Government Shutdown Threatens "Disaster" for Air Travel as FAA Faces Critical Staffing Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 09:30 am CST
The month-long US government shutdown has created an escalating crisis in aviation as Vice President JD Vance warns of a potential air travel "meltdown" if the impasse continues. With air traffic controllers missing paychecks and taking second jobs, major airports are already experiencing delays and ground stops. Transportation officials caution the situation could deteriorate dramatically as November's peak travel season approaches, while political disagreements over healthcare funding prevent resolution.
Elon Musk Clashes With Acting NASA Administrator Over Moon Mission Delays and Competition
Oct 22, 2025 04:10 am CST
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy after the agency announced it would seek new bids for its lunar missions due to Starship rocket delays. The dispute highlights growing tensions over NASA's leadership and the race against China to return humans to the Moon, with Musk insisting SpaceX remains the fastest option despite schedule setbacks.
NASA Opens Moon Landing Contracts to Blue Origin Amid SpaceX Delays: Musk Responds
Oct 21, 2025 01:02 pm CST
NASA's Acting Administrator Sean Duffy has announced plans to open Human Landing System production contracts for the Artemis lunar program to additional companies, including Blue Origin, citing concerns about SpaceX falling behind schedule. Elon Musk swiftly dismissed these concerns, asserting that SpaceX's Starship will dominate the mission as NASA aims to beat China in the race back to the Moon.
Women Outnumber Men Picked For NASA's Astronaut Class, First In 6 Decades
Sep 23, 2025 03:11 pm CST
NASA's next class of 10 astronaut candidates includes more women than men for the first time in the space agency's more than 60-year history.