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…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
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…
Homeowners Preserve Lawsuit Over Cleveland Airport Expansion Harm
The Ohio Supreme Court cleared the way for a trial after Cleveland halted its 2001 RAP buyouts for…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…