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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 industry faces…

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 268,000 seats,…

43-Day Government Shutdown: Estimated Airline Losses and Impacts

The 35-day 2018–2019 shutdown caused air traffic staffing shortages that forced cancellations and reroutes, costing Delta up to $25 million…

Timeline for Air Traffic Control Staffing Return to Normal by 2028

The shutdown paused hiring and training, widening a 3,500‑controller shortfall. The FAA aims to restore staffing by 2028, using higher…

Will TSA Wait Times Return to Normal After the Shutdown Ends?

Shutdown-related unpaid TSA staff callouts caused multi-hour security waits in Houston and Newark, despite a five-minute national average. Restored pay…

Airports With the Most Cancellations During the FAA’s 10% Capacity Cut

The FAA’s 10% capacity cut on Nov. 7, 2025 hit the busiest hubs hardest: ATL had the most cancellations 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. Easing depends…

Are Government Shutdown Cancellations Eligible for Airline Refunds?

DOT mandates cash refunds for canceled flights, even during government shutdowns. Credit-card refunds must arrive within 7 business days; other…