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Operational Challenges at 40 Airports as FAA Phased Reductions Begin
The FAA began stepped flight cuts at 40 busy U.S. airports on Nov 8, 2025, starting at 4% and rising…
How Airlines Choose Cancellations to Protect Long-Haul and Hub Links
Following an FAA order to cut 10% of operations at 40 airports, airlines protected international and hub‑to‑hub routes and reduced…
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…