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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…
Airports Coordinate with Airlines on FAA Reductions for Thanksgiving
FAA-mandated cuts will reduce 4%–10% of daytime flights at ~40 U.S. airports to ease controller fatigue, affecting about 4,000 flights…
FAA Staffing Triggers: GDP Delays, Rerouting, and Sector Closures
Following staffing-trigger reports, the FAA cut scheduled flights across 40 airports (4% to 10% Nov.7–14). GDPs, reroutes, and sector consolidations…