Cancellations and Delays Persist at MIA as FAA Capacity Cuts Increase
FAA flight caps tied to the government shutdown — with controllers unpaid since Oct 1 — caused dozens…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
KCI Travelers Face Flight Delays as FAA Cuts Air Traffic Nationwide
Starting Nov 7, 2025, the FAA is cutting 10% of movements at 40 busy U.S. airports because controllers…
Rising Flight Cancellations Drive Travelers to Trains and Rentals
FAA-mandated reductions at 40 busy airports amid staffing shortages raised cancellations and delays in early November 2025. Over…
Trump Administration Targets H-1B Employers over $15M Wage Scam
In September 2025 the Labor Department began Project Firewall, opening 175 probes into an alleged $15 million H-1B…
Air Traffic Controllers Resign at Record Pace as Shutdown Prolongs
During the 37-day shutdown, 15–20 controllers are retiring daily and NATCA counts roughly 400 fewer certified staff than…
Delta: No reimbursement for hotels or rental cars on canceled flights
Delta announced on Nov. 7, 2025 that canceled flights tied to the FAA directive or shutdown qualify for…
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…
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…
Will Thanksgiving Flights Be Canceled? How the Shutdown Sparks Delays
The government shutdown has cut FAA and TSA capacity ahead of Thanksgiving 2025, threatening major delays and cancellations…