Unpaid U.S. Shutdown Drives Air Traffic Controllers to Resign
The prolonged government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, has driven unpaid air traffic controllers to resign and the…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
U.S. Airlines Cancel Over 1,000 Flights on Second Shutdown Day
An FAA order on Nov. 8 forced ~20% departure cuts due to controller shortages during the government shutdown,…
Qantas Announces Economy Plus for Short-Haul Fleet From February 2026
Starting February 2026, Qantas will offer Economy Plus—up to 40% more legroom, priority boarding and overhead bin access—on…
Etihad Airport Services Rebrands as Velora to unify Ground, Cargo
Etihad Airport Services rebranded as Velora to unify ground, cargo and security operations in Abu Dhabi. With 5,000+…
Boeing Requests Grounding of UPS and FedEx MD-11s After Louisville Crash
After the November 4 Louisville crash that killed 14, Boeing urged halting MD-11 flights. UPS and FedEx grounded…
Power Bank Explodes in Qantas Lounge; Staff Douse Fire in Shower
A power bank exploded in a passenger’s pocket at Melbourne Airport’s Qantas lounge on November 6, 2025, causing…
Indianapolis Travelers Face Cancellations Amid FAA Flight Cuts
Starting November 7, 2025, the FAA ordered phased cuts to domestic flights at Indianapolis and 39 airports due…
San Antonio Airport Remains Off FAA Reduction List, Warns Travelers
On November 7, 2025, the FAA began 4%–10% flight reductions during peak hours due to controller staffing shortages.…
Belize Travel Disrupted as U.S. Shutdown Grounds Major Flights
FAA flight cuts and unpaid TSA and controller absenteeism during the U.S. shutdown have caused over 800 cancellations…