LOT launches Warsaw to SFO nonstop flights four weekly May 6 2026
Starting May 6, 2026, LOT will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Warsaw and San Francisco using Boeing…
DOT Freezes Flight Reductions at 6% Amid Strong Air Traffic Staffing
Transportation officials paused an increase to 10% flight cuts, keeping a 6% cap after controller callouts fell dramatically.…
Delta CEO Calls Shutdown Inexcusable as Flights Resume Very Soon
After the government reopened, Delta said it would resume normal operations by the weekend of November 15, 2025,…
Etihad weighs A350 and A330neo orders ahead of Dubai Airshow
Etihad is negotiating a widebody order with Airbus for A350s and A330neos, possibly unveiled at Dubai Airshow 2025,…
BermudAir suspends Bermuda-Bradley service amid network realignment
On November 11, 2025, BermudAir suspended nonstop service to Bradley, the third carrier to leave since September. Refunds…
SFO Delays Persist: High Winds and Wet Weather Cancel Dozens
Heavy rain and strong winds at SFO triggered an FAA ground delay program from 7 a.m. to 11:59…
American Airlines COO: Cancellations Simply Unacceptable Amid Shutdown
A prolonged government shutdown forced American Airlines to cancel nearly 1,400 flights and expand cuts to 10% starting…
Lingering Effects of the 43-Day Shutdown on Thanksgiving Travel
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to cap flights, canceling 9,000+ flights and disrupting 5.2 million passengers.…
No Exact Number Yet of ATC Retraining Needed After Shutdown
After the 2025 shutdown, the FAA faces a roughly 3,000-controller shortfall amplified by a retirement spike. Facility-specific recertification…
How Airlines Are Preparing for Thanksgiving After the Shutdown
The shutdown ended November 12, 2025, but airline recovery will be uneven ahead of Thanksgiving. FAA flight caps…
TSA Staffing Impact: How Many Called Out Sick During the 43-Day Shutdown?
During the 43-day 2025 shutdown, unpaid TSA agents increasingly called out, causing three-hour security lines, flight delays, and…
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affected ATC Recruitment and Training
The 43-day shutdown exacerbated a 3,800-controller shortfall and slowed progress toward hiring 9,000 by 2028. Oklahoma City’s FAA…
Will Long-Term ATC Staffing Persist After the 2025 Shutdown?
The 2025 shutdown amplified an existing 3,800-controller shortfall, spurring 15–20 daily retirements and halting academy classes. The FAA…
How the Government Shutdown Affects International Flights and Customs
International routes are operating, but U.S. domestic air-traffic limits and unpaid screening staff are causing cancellations, slower security,…