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Financial, Operational, and Psychological Impacts on 13,000 Controllers

During the 37-day shutdown, 13,000 controllers work unpaid mandatory overtime, prompting an FAA 10% traffic cut at 40 airports. Financial…

Which 40 U.S. Airports Face Flight Cuts During the Shutdown

Due to controller shortages amid a government shutdown, the FAA ordered capacity cuts at 40 airports starting Nov. 7 (4%)…

Air Traffic Controllers Warn of Tipping Point Amid Prolonged Shutdown

The shutdown left 14,000+ controllers unpaid and 2,350 safety staff furloughed. The FAA will cut traffic 10% at 40 sites…

Operational Challenges at 40 Airports as FAA Phased Reductions Begin

The FAA began stepped flight cuts at 40 busy U.S. airports on Nov 8, 2025, starting at 4% and rising…

How Airlines Choose Cancellations to Protect Long-Haul and Hub Links

Following an FAA order to cut 10% of operations at 40 airports, airlines protected international and hub‑to‑hub routes and reduced…

Full List: Airports Reducing Flights Amid Government Shutdown

The FAA ordered 4% flight cuts at 40 major airports starting Nov. 7, rising to 10% by Nov. 14 because…

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 face financial…

How international flights are exempt from FAA cuts and what that means

The FAA ordered 4%–10% domestic flight cuts at 40 major U.S. airports during 6 a.m.–10 p.m. to reduce congestion; international…