How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Thanksgiving Travel in 2025
The government shutdown has led unpaid TSA and air-traffic staff to call out, creating delays at major hubs.…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Thai Court Rejects Interim Bid to Stop Foreign Pilot Permits
In November 2025 Thailand’s administrative court refused to suspend permits for foreign pilots, maintaining a December 2024 Cabinet…
United Airlines Announces Refunds Ahead of Shutdown Restrictions
Facing FAA‑ordered cuts — 4% starting Nov. 7, then 10% — United said passengers can get refunds for…
Culinary Union Members Picket Harry Reid Airport Over Contract Talks
Approximately 400 Culinary Workers Union Local 226 members protested at Harry Reid International Airport on November 5, 2025,…
Airline CEO urges travelers to buy backup tickets before upcoming airport cuts
Facing controller fatigue amid a government shutdown, the FAA may cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports…
Spirit to End All Milwaukee Flights by January 8, 2026
Spirit will exit Milwaukee on January 8, 2026, cutting Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Baltimore and Los Angeles routes amid…
PHL Aviation Safety Workers Picket Off Duty to End Shutdown
Since the October 1, 2025 shutdown, PHL controllers and TSA screeners have worked unpaid, prompting checkpoint closures on…
Kenya Bans Import of F27 and F50 Aircraft Over Safety Concerns
KCAA’s AIC 15/25 prohibits new imports, registrations, and airworthiness approvals for Fokker 27 and Fokker 50 from November…
Yuan enters aviation settlements, accelerating global reach via IATA
IATA will pilot yuan settlements in the Clearing House with two Chinese carriers in November 2025 and roll…