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How the Government Shutdown Affects International Flights and Customs
International routes are operating, but U.S. domestic air-traffic limits and unpaid screening staff are causing cancellations, slower security, and cargo…
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…
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…
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…
Will TSA Wait Times Return to Normal After the Shutdown Ends?
Shutdown-related unpaid TSA staff callouts caused multi-hour security waits in Houston and Newark, despite a five-minute national average. Restored pay…
Airports With the Most Cancellations During the FAA’s 10% Capacity Cut
The FAA’s 10% capacity cut on Nov. 7, 2025 hit the busiest hubs hardest: ATL had the most cancellations and…