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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…
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…
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…
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 arrival terminals.…
Should You Still Book a Thanksgiving Flight After the Shutdown?
The shutdown ended November 13, 2025, and FAA restrictions lifted. Airlines remain behind schedule; waivers extend to at least November…
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 and approvals…