How Airlines Are Preparing for Thanksgiving After the Shutdown
The shutdown ended November 12, 2025, but airline recovery will be uneven ahead of Thanksgiving. FAA flight caps…
Articles by Robert Pyne
Will Airlines Face Long-Term Operational Hurdles After the Shutdown?
Delayed aircraft deliveries, widespread labor shortfalls, and rising maintenance and payroll costs are constraining 2025 airline capacity. The…
Top Airports Hit by the 10% November 2025 Flight Reduction
In November 2025, the FAA cut flights at 40 airports—phased from 4% to 10%—affecting about 1,800 flights and…
When Will the FAA Lift the 10% Capacity Rules at Airports?
Amid a shutdown-driven staffing crunch, the FAA capped flights at 40 major airports at 10% through daytime hours.…
Will International Arrivals See Longer Wait Times After the Shutdown?
Shutdown-driven TSA and controller pay delays have pushed callout rates up, causing up to three-hour waits at international…
Are EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates Safe During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded filings (I-140, I-485 if current) while DOL halts PERM and wage requests.…
Shutdown Effects on USCIS Premium Processing Timelines for H-1B/L-1
USCIS maintains Premium Processing during the shutdown, but new H-1B petitions needing LCAs are frozen due to DOL…
What Compensation for Shutdown Cancellations and Delays?
Federal rules mandate automatic refunds of full fares and unused add-ons for cancellations or domestic delays of three…
Are TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Delayed by the Shutdown?
The October 1, 2025 shutdown has slowed TSA PreCheck and Global Entry processing. TSA stays open but interviews…