The Slice
Safe travels start above the clouds. The Slice is your weekly roundup of aviation news and updates for the summer.
Columbus Day Travel Forecast
The FAA is gearing up for another busy holiday travel weekend. We’re expecting more than 55,000 flights on Thursday, October 8, as travelers head out for the long weekend. Arrive to the airport early and always check your flight status.
How You Can Plan Ahead
As more travelers take to the skies, the FAA has your back to improve your passenger experience. You might not be a pilot or an air traffic controller, but you can take steps to make your trip as smooth as possible. Knowing what to expect during busier-than-usual travel times can save time and stress.
From tracking the status of your airport to showing you how to pack safely, the FAA has a host of resources to help travelers plan ahead. Remember, the FAA has a zero-tolerance policy against unruly airline passengers in the wake of recent, troubling incidents.
Know Before You Fly
Travel tips to ensure you reach your destination safely and smoothly this summer.
Airport Status & Delays
Before your flight, find out if your airport is experiencing delays.
PackSafe for Passengers
Resources for passengers to review how to fly safely with dangerous goods.
Passenger Evacuations
Know what to do in an emergency evacuation, and follow flight crew instructions.
International Travel
Learn how to ensure health and safety while traveling internationally.
What's driving delays?
The FAA's priority is safety, meaning that, sometimes, delays are necessary. The interactive chart below shows data on the top five causes of delays in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Weather is the leading cause of delays and cancelations, but the FAA’s Command Center works closely with airlines to plan for, and around, expected weather nationwide. Learn more about how the FAA navigates around bad weather and works with pilots to help keep flights safe during turbulence.
Safe, Smooth Air Travel All Year Round
The FAA is committed to keeping travel safe and smooth. That's why we've taken several steps to achieve that.
Safety is Our Mission
We are continuously proactive, consistent, and deliberative in executing our responsibilities to the American public.
Laser Safety
Pointed to the sky, lasers are a serious threat. Find out what the FAA is doing to address the dangers posed by lasers.
Unruly Passengers
Dangerous behavior doesn't fly. The FAA has a zero-tolerance policy on unruly passenger behavior.
Ending Serious Close Calls
The FAA and the aviation community are pursuing a goal of zero serious close calls.