Jim Grey
Should You Still Book a Thanksgiving Flight After the Shutdown?
The shutdown ended November 13, 2025, and FAA restrictions lifted. Airlines remain behind schedule; waivers extend to at…
Will H-1B Change of Status Backlog Hit After November 2025 Shutdown?
The DOL pause on LCAs during the November 2025 shutdown created a stacked queue when processing resumed, feeding…
Post-Shutdown FAA: 6% Reduction at 40 Airports Keeps Delays Going
Beginning November 13, 2025, the FAA required a 6% cut in daily flights at 40 busiest U.S. airports…
FAA Safety Measures Addressing Controller Fatigue During Shutdown
To manage controller fatigue during a shutdown, the FAA cut capacity 4% then 10% at 40 airports starting…
Special PERM Filing Window: 33-Day Grace for Shutdown Recruitments
DOL granted a 33-day automatic grace period for PERM filings disrupted by the FLAG outage from Oct 1…
How the 2025 Government Shutdown Impacts F-1 Visa, OPT, and CPT
Fee-funded USCIS, consular operations, and SEVIS will keep processing F-1 visas, OPT, and CPT during the 2025 shutdown,…
New Timelines for PERM and LCA After Shutdown: Extensions Confirmed
DOL offered a 33-day extension for PERM deadlines affected by the October 2025 shutdown and started manual entry…
How the 2025 Shutdown Delayed Non-Detained Immigration Court Hearings
EOIR funding lapses during the 2025 shutdown paused non-detained immigration hearings, slowed decisions for detained cases, and worsened…
Will FAA inspection backlogs cause ongoing delays for airlines?
The FAA must clear a 42-day backlog of inspections and certifications after the shutdown, causing continued flight delays…
E-Verify Delays During the 2025 Shutdown and Employer Impacts
E-Verify was down October 1–8, 2025 during the government shutdown. DHS reopened services October 9 and set an…
Check if your canceled flight is being rescheduled after the shutdown
Airlines issued widespread rebookings after the government shutdown. Use your six-character confirmation number in airline apps to accept…
American Airlines Flight Diverts With Members of Congress Onboard
Flight 1218 diverted to Kansas City after a disruptive passenger shouted political slogans. Police removed the individual without…
American Airlines Joins Industry-Wide Purge in 2025 Cost-Cutting Push
Airlines including American, Southwest and Air Canada are reducing headquarters staff in 2025 to cut overhead. Southwest will…
Alaska Air Group Names Leaders Across Alaska Airlines and Horizon
Alaska Air Group is reorganizing leadership effective November 2025 to support integration with Hawaiian Airlines. Jason Berry becomes…
Trump Nominee at Dulles Aims to Eliminate People Movers
Trent Morse advocates removing Dulles’ mobile lounges as outdated. Airport officials plan a $160 million refurbishment of 49…