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What to Expect at Airport Security After the November 2025 Shutdown
Post-shutdown TSA staffing strains have cut checkpoint capacity, creating 30–75 minute delays at IAH and similar waits nationwide. Airlines canceled…
How Airlines Rebalance Crew Scheduling and Equipment Post-Shutdown
On November 7, 2025, the FAA imposed a 10% schedule cut at 40 major airports due to ATC staffing shortages.…
Will Flight Prices Rise After the Shutdown Amid Capacity Cuts?
FAA capacity cuts at 40 major airports—up to 10% now, possibly 20%—could ground thousands of daily flights and remove about…
Flights Canceled in the 43-Day Shutdown: When Will Backlog Clear?
FAA-imposed flight cuts during a 43-day shutdown led to over 9,000 canceled flights and major delays across hubs. Airlines limited…
Will Airlines Face Long-Term Operational Hurdles After the Shutdown?
Delayed aircraft deliveries, widespread labor shortfalls, and rising maintenance and payroll costs are constraining 2025 airline capacity. The industry faces…
Top Airports Hit by the 10% November 2025 Flight Reduction
In November 2025, the FAA cut flights at 40 airports—phased from 4% to 10%—affecting about 1,800 flights and 268,000 seats,…
43-Day Government Shutdown: Estimated Airline Losses and Impacts
The 35-day 2018–2019 shutdown caused air traffic staffing shortages that forced cancellations and reroutes, costing Delta up to $25 million…
Timeline for Air Traffic Control Staffing Return to Normal by 2028
The shutdown paused hiring and training, widening a 3,500‑controller shortfall. The FAA aims to restore staffing by 2028, using higher…