The Senate has taken a critical step toward potentially ending the ongoing government shutdown, which has persisted as the longest in U.S. history. Republican leaders are now attempting to swiftly push a federal funding bill after the Senate advanced the Read More …
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a mandate to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. starting Friday, November 7, as the government shutdown continues, leading to air traffic controller shortages. This measure, implemented at 40 “high impact” airports, Read More …
I thought this was a great example of United’s proactive way of doing business: United team: Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA’s goal Read More …
The ongoing, historically long government shutdown is now creating intolerable levels of disruption for travelers, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to mandate a drastic 10% cut in flights at dozens of the nation’s busiest airports. This Read More …
The current government shutdown, now approaching its fourth week, is severely impacting air travel and increasing pressure on lawmakers to resolve the political deadlock. Over the recent weekend, more than 19,000 flights were delayed and 1,600 were canceled across the Read More …
The protracted government shutdown is severely impacting air travel across the United States, primarily due to acute staffing shortages within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Over a recent two-day period, total flight delays exceeded 11,000, with 8,795 delays reported on Read More …
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a warning that air traffic controllers who call in sick during the ongoing federal government shutdown risk termination. Despite a recognized shortage of controllers, Duffy stated that a small fraction of workers Read More …
A recent survey by Global Rescue reveals a heightened sense of awareness and preparedness among travelers regarding the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown. The data, compiled through the Fall 2025 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey, indicates that travelers are proactively Read More …
The U.S. aviation system is currently facing considerable strain due to an ongoing government shutdown, which has resulted in significant staffing shortages for both air traffic controllers (ATC) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel. This lack of essential workers is Read More …