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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…

Economic Impacts on Smaller Regional Airports Amid Hub Flight Cuts

A 10% FAA cap at 40 hubs, effective Nov. 14, forced airline schedule cuts — United cut about 200 flights…

DOT Considers Closing Airspace Sectors Amid Controller Shortages

DOT cautioned that persistent air traffic controller shortages could trigger temporary airspace sector closures. FAA aims to hire 8,900 through…

FAA and Secretary Duffy Deploy Safety Protocols Amid Controller Shortage

FAA issued a November 7, 2025 Emergency Order cutting traffic 10% at 40 airports due to an estimated 3,000-controller shortage…

Airlines Passenger Rights: Refunds, Waivers, and Rebooking

After FAA flow reductions on November 7, 2025, U.S. airlines gave full refunds, waived change fees, and flexible rebooking—even for…

FAA Academy Funding Gap: Keeping Training Open Amid Carryover Limits

Using limited carryover funds, the FAA Academy stays open while about 13,294 controllers work without pay. The FAA trimmed flights…