Jim Grey
Financial Impact of Mass Cancellations on Airlines and Passengers
Mass cancellations burn millions for U.S. carriers by wiping out fares and fees while fixed costs persist. The…
Proactive Flight Reductions: 2018-2019 Lessons and Todays Precedents
The FAA ordered phased cuts across 40 airports to reach 10% by Nov. 14, citing a 3,000–3,500 controller…
Unpaid, Overworked: How Controllers and Families Endure the Shutdown
Following the October 28, 2025 missed paycheck, controllers work without pay while 2,350 safety staff are furloughed. Families…
New Trump Health-Based Visa Guidelines Could Deny Immigrant Applicants
The administration’s cable instructs consular officers to factor chronic health conditions, age, and lifetime care costs into public-charge…
DOT Considers Closing Airspace Sectors Amid Controller Shortages
DOT cautioned that persistent air traffic controller shortages could trigger temporary airspace sector closures. FAA aims to hire…
FAA Cuts Flights by 10% at 40 Major Airports Amid Shutdown
The FAA will impose phased flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports because of controller fatigue amid a…
Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since shutdown began
Between Nov 1–3, FAA reported 98 staffing triggers after the Oct 1 shutdown, causing 16,000+ delays and 10%…
Top 20 U.S. Airports with Most Canceled Flights on Nov 7, 2025
Starting November 7, 2025, phased federal flight cuts address FAA staffing shortages during a 37-day shutdown. Cuts rise…
What to Do If Your Flight Is Delayed During a Shutdown
After a 36-day shutdown, the FAA will slow air traffic 10% starting November 7, 2025, across 40 airports…
State Department Issues 2027 Green Card Advisory, DV-2027 Details
DV-2027 registration is on hold as of November 6, 2025, for system modernization and a $1 fee rollout.…
Airline CEO urges travelers to buy backup tickets before upcoming airport cuts
Facing controller fatigue amid a government shutdown, the FAA may cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports…
Spirit to End All Milwaukee Flights by January 8, 2026
Spirit will exit Milwaukee on January 8, 2026, cutting Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Baltimore and Los Angeles routes amid…
Meyer Creates Office of New Americans Amid Delaware Immigrant Hardship
Delaware created the Office of New Americans on November 3, 2025, led by Rony Baltazar-Lopez, to support 119,000…
Colleges Brace for New 15% Cap on International Undergrads
An October 2025 federal cap restricts international undergraduates to 15% overall and 5% per country. Paused visa interviews…
CoreCivic Sees 55% Rise in Immigration Detainee Contracts
In 2025 CoreCivic grew immigration-detainee contracts by 55%, boosting Q2 revenue to $538.2 million and adding over 5,700…