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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…

What to Expect at Airport Security After the November 2025 Shutdown

Post-shutdown TSA staffing strains have cut checkpoint capacity, creating 30–75 minute delays at IAH and similar waits nationwide. Airlines canceled…

How Airlines Rebalance Crew Scheduling and Equipment Post-Shutdown

On November 7, 2025, the FAA imposed a 10% schedule cut at 40 major airports due to ATC staffing shortages.…

Will Flight Prices Rise After the Shutdown Amid Capacity Cuts?

FAA capacity cuts at 40 major airports—up to 10% now, possibly 20%—could ground thousands of daily flights and remove about…

Flights Canceled in the 43-Day Shutdown: When Will Backlog Clear?

FAA-imposed flight cuts during a 43-day shutdown led to over 9,000 canceled flights and major delays across hubs. Airlines limited…