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Faulty Jersey Airport Scanner Causes Passengers to Miss Flights
A scanner outage at Jersey Airport on November 13, 2025 disrupted the 7:00 AM departures, causing long lines and missed…
SFO Delays Persist: High Winds and Wet Weather Cancel Dozens
Heavy rain and strong winds at SFO triggered an FAA ground delay program from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., causing…
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…
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…
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…
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…