What drove O’Hare’s Nov 7, 2025 cancellations and how travelers cope
FAA imposed a 10% flight cap at 40 major airports during the shutdown-induced controller shortage, causing O’Hare to…
Articles by Robert Pyne
Delta Reduces Disruption as FAA Cuts Flights at Major Airports
Starting Nov. 7, 2025, Delta will impose FAA-ordered flight cuts at 40 major airports, rising from 4% to…
Criminal case against Boeing over 737 Max crashes dismissed by judge
Judge Reed O’Connor approved a June 2, 2025 dismissal of criminal charges against Boeing under a non-prosecution agreement.…
Cathay Pacific to repurchase Qatar Airways’ 9.57% stake for HK$6.97b
Cathay will repurchase Qatar Airways’ 9.57% stake for HK$6.97 billion (HK$10.8374/share), funded from cash and credit and pending…
Thai Court Rejects Interim Bid to Stop Foreign Pilot Permits
In November 2025 Thailand’s administrative court refused to suspend permits for foreign pilots, maintaining a December 2024 Cabinet…
United Airlines Announces Refunds Ahead of Shutdown Restrictions
Facing FAA‑ordered cuts — 4% starting Nov. 7, then 10% — United said passengers can get refunds for…
German Visa Delays Leave Iranian Families Stranded and Separated
Following the June 16 embassy closure, over 6,000 Iranian visa applicants face months-long delays—especially 4,000 family-reunification cases. Students…
Spirit to Eliminate 150 Jobs, End Service to Five Airports
Spirit will eliminate about 150 salaried jobs, close maintenance centers in Baltimore and Chicago, and exit five airports…
F-1 OPT Student Trapped in Fraud: How to Exit Safely
Federal agents are conducting unannounced employer checks to expose fake OPT jobs and sham training plans. USCIS, ICE…