2,500 Weekend Flights Canceled as FAA Orders 10% Reduction
The FAA required up to 10% schedule cuts across 40 airports Nov 8–9, 2025, leading airlines to cancel…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
How Airlines Decide Which Flights to Cancel During Shutdowns
FAA-mandated cuts during the shutdown led U.S. airlines to cancel short, frequent regional flights while preserving long-haul international…
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Unpaid U.S. Shutdown Drives Air Traffic Controllers to Resign
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U.S. Airlines Cancel Over 1,000 Flights on Second Shutdown Day
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Etihad Airport Services Rebrands as Velora to unify Ground, Cargo
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Boeing Requests Grounding of UPS and FedEx MD-11s After Louisville Crash
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Power Bank Explodes in Qantas Lounge; Staff Douse Fire in Shower
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