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Shutdown Worsens Air Traffic Controller Shortages and Delays
The October 1, 2025 shutdown intensified a preexisting air traffic controller shortage, causing widespread flight disruptions, security delays, and safety…
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 government shutdown,…
Cancellations Surge as FAA Targets 40 High-Traffic Airports Nationwide
To address controller staffing shortages after unpaid work since Oct. 3, the FAA ordered a phased cut in domestic flights…
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% cuts at…
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 top cancellations…
ORD Impacts: FAA Shutdown Slashes Chicago Flights by 10%
Facing controller and TSA staffing shortages during the shutdown, the FAA ordered O’Hare to cut domestic flights up to 10%…
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 due to…
US Airport Shutdown as FAA Cuts 10% Traffic, 170 Cancellations
A prolonged government shutdown left controllers unpaid and fatigued, prompting the FAA to cut operations—4% Friday, rising to 10% across…