Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Thursday on Alaska News Nightly Travel experts warn of delays as the federal government shutdown hits Anchorage Airport flights. Plus, Anchorage officials are working to expand capacity as their winter shelters fill up. And, Petersburg High School...

The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown; here's what travelers can expect

Travelers will have fewer flight options within the U.S. starting Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration imposes schedule cuts at 40 major airports to ease the strain on air traffic controllers during the record-long government shutdown....

AP News: The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here's what travelers can expect

Travelers will have fewer flight options within the U.S. starting Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration imposes schedule cuts at 40 major airports to ease the strain on air traffic controllers during the record-long government shutdown....

How should travelers navigate the ‘chaos’ of nationwide flight cuts amid government shutdown? Airlines and experts weigh in

Is your upcoming trip on the no-fly list? Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown. Starting Friday,...

US flight cuts begin today: What can travellers expect? Will international flights be hit?

In the United States, it’s the holiday season, which means people are planning to travel across the length and breadth of the country on vacation or to meet family and loved ones. But holiday headaches are bound to get much worse this time around,...

US Airport Government Shutdown Live Updates: Flight cuts ordered at major airports as shutdown strains air traffic control; airlines move to adjust schedules

US Airport Government Shutdown Live Updates: Which airports are affected by forced US flight reductions? * Anchorage, Alaska - ANC - Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport * Atlanta, Georgia - ATL - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International *...

Ranked choice voting opponents say they have gathered 48,000 signatures in effort to repeal Alaska’s election system

Randy Eledge and Bethany Marcum, supporters of an effort seeking to repeal ranked choice voting in Alaska, submitted signatures to the Alaska Division of Elections on Thursday, Nov. 6. (Bill Roth / ADN) A group seeking to repeal Alaska’s ranked...

Virgin Voyages returning to Alaska and Mexico in 2027

It's official: Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady will be back in Alaska for a second summer in 2027, along with Mexican Riviera and Pacific coastal cruises. Virgin opened bookings for seven- to 12-night roundtrips from the Port of Seattle and between...

Wash. Justices Spurn Alaska Airlines' Worker Illness Stance

By Rachel Riley ( November 6, 2025, 8:34 PM EST) -- The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday sided with an Alaska Airlines employee who caught COVID-19 while traveling on the job, rejecting the employer's attempt to distinguish an occupational...

Albuquerque Sunport travelers face reduced flights at destination airports

While the Sunport is not directly impacted by a limit on flights from the government shutdown, several connecting airports are on the list. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Anxiety and uncertainty are two feelings you may have to deal with when making travel...

We got bored of 'miserable' jobs so we bought a motorhome to travel the world

A retired British couple, Emma and Steve French, embarked on an epic seven-year journey across all 50 US states and parts of Canada in a motorhome. The adventure-loving pair, both in their 40s, decided to take the plunge after Steve grew tired of...

Tucson travelers brace for cancellations elsewhere

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The potential ripple effect of canceled flights at busy airports becomes obvious when looking at the arrivals and departures at Tucson International Airport. The vast majority of flights involve Phoenix, Los Angeles,...

Airlines warn of possible flight cuts, but Dallas travelers haven't felt the impact yet

Takeoffs out of North Texas remained normal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field on Thursday. However, that may not be the case for long. To reduce pressure on air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation...

US flight cuts send airlines, travelers scrambling

Airlines face the challenge of adjusting flight schedules on short notice while minimizing the impact on passengers and crew members.US airlines scrambled on Thursday to rejig schedules and field calls from anxious customers after the Trump...

Flight cuts send airlines, travelers scrambling

U.S. airlines scrambled on Thursday to rejig schedules and field calls from anxious customers after the Trump administration ordered flight reductions at major airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the longest government...

Anchorage International, Sea-Tac among 40 airports forced to cut flights due to government shutdown

Passengers arrive at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on April 20, 2022. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media) Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is among 40 airports across the country forced to slash air traffic by 10% starting...

Senate will vote to END government shutdown as travel chaos and food benefit cuts wreak havoc across US

The Senate will hold another vote on a deal to end the government shutdown Friday as airports across the US begin to cut thousands of flights per day. Majority Leader John Thune said he believes he has a plan to get Democrats on board to end what...

Winter storm alert issued in three US states as heavy snow and fierce winds threaten travel TODAY

An urgent storm alert has been issued in three US states, warning locals to prepare for up to 16 inches of snow starting Thursday. Heavy snowfall and gusty winds have been forecast in parts of Alaska, Wyoming and Washington. In Alaska, Thompson...

Anchorage International among 40 airports forced to cut flights due to government shutdown

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is among 40 airports across the country forced to slash air traffic by 10% starting Friday as the government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said...

Alaska Air and others face FAA flight cuts at Sea-Tac Airport, elsewhere

Airlines are preparing for the FAA’s planned cuts of 10% of flights beginning Friday that will bring relief to air traffic controllers, and headaches for travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce flights across dozens of...