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No Exact Number Yet of ATC Retraining Needed After Shutdown
After the 2025 shutdown, the FAA faces a roughly 3,000-controller shortfall amplified by a retirement spike. Facility-specific recertification rules prevent…
Lingering Effects of the 43-Day Shutdown on Thanksgiving Travel
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to cap flights, canceling 9,000+ flights and disrupting 5.2 million passengers. Airlines must…
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affected ATC Recruitment and Training
The 43-day shutdown exacerbated a 3,800-controller shortfall and slowed progress toward hiring 9,000 by 2028. Oklahoma City’s FAA Academy remained…
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 at 40…
TSA Staffing Impact: How Many Called Out Sick During the 43-Day Shutdown?
During the 43-day 2025 shutdown, unpaid TSA agents increasingly called out, causing three-hour security lines, flight delays, and staffing shortages.…
Will Long-Term ATC Staffing Persist After the 2025 Shutdown?
The 2025 shutdown amplified an existing 3,800-controller shortfall, spurring 15–20 daily retirements and halting academy classes. The FAA aims to…
ATC Fatigue and Thanksgiving Travel in 2025: What to Expect
Unpaid since October 1, 2025, air traffic controllers face severe fatigue and early retirements. FAA cuts at 40 airports caused…
How the Government Shutdown Affects International Flights and Customs
International routes are operating, but U.S. domestic air-traffic limits and unpaid screening staff are causing cancellations, slower security, and cargo…