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American Airlines COO: Cancellations Simply Unacceptable Amid Shutdown
A prolonged government shutdown forced American Airlines to cancel nearly 1,400 flights and expand cuts to 10% starting November 14,…
Canada Surpasses the U.S. in Visa-Free Travel, Henley Index
In October 2025 the Henley Index put Canada at 9th with 183 visa‑free destinations, ahead of the U.S. at 12th…
Japan to Triple Departure Tax to Curb Overtourism and Congestion
Japan may raise its departure tax to ¥3,000+ by fiscal 2026 to fund crowd control and site improvements after ¥52.5…
Lingering Effects of the 43-Day Shutdown on Thanksgiving Travel
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to cap flights, canceling 9,000+ flights and disrupting 5.2 million passengers. Airlines must…
No Exact Number Yet of ATC Retraining Needed After Shutdown
After the 2025 shutdown, the FAA faces a roughly 3,000-controller shortfall amplified by a retirement spike. Facility-specific recertification rules prevent…
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affected ATC Recruitment and Training
The 43-day shutdown exacerbated a 3,800-controller shortfall and slowed progress toward hiring 9,000 by 2028. Oklahoma City’s FAA Academy remained…
How Airlines Are Preparing for Thanksgiving After the Shutdown
The shutdown ended November 12, 2025, but airline recovery will be uneven ahead of Thanksgiving. FAA flight caps at 40…
TSA Staffing Impact: How Many Called Out Sick During the 43-Day Shutdown?
During the 43-day 2025 shutdown, unpaid TSA agents increasingly called out, causing three-hour security lines, flight delays, and staffing shortages.…