Delayed aircraft deliveries, widespread labor shortfalls, and rising maintenance and payroll costs are constraining 2025 airline capacity. The industry faces…
In November 2025, the FAA cut flights at 40 airports—phased from 4% to 10%—affecting about 1,800 flights and 268,000 seats,…
The 35-day 2018–2019 shutdown caused air traffic staffing shortages that forced cancellations and reroutes, costing Delta up to $25 million…
The shutdown paused hiring and training, widening a 3,500‑controller shortfall. The FAA aims to restore staffing by 2028, using higher…
Shutdown-related unpaid TSA staff callouts caused multi-hour security waits in Houston and Newark, despite a five-minute national average. Restored pay…
The FAA’s 10% capacity cut on Nov. 7, 2025 hit the busiest hubs hardest: ATL had the most cancellations and…
Amid a shutdown-driven staffing crunch, the FAA capped flights at 40 major airports at 10% through daytime hours. Easing depends…
DOT mandates cash refunds for canceled flights, even during government shutdowns. Credit-card refunds must arrive within 7 business days; other…
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