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Flight cuts to continue after government shutdown
Nov 10, 2025

Flight cuts to continue after government shutdown

Airlines cancel thousands of flights as FAA limits traffic. Flight cuts to persist even after the government shutdown ends.

An United Airlines flight arrives at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nov 5, 2025

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% starting Friday to maintain safety during the government shutdown as staffing shortages hit air control facilities.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, from right, speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance and Chris Sununu, president & CEO of Airlines for America, about the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry, outside of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Oct 31, 2025

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark. Controllers have been working without pay since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will see more flights delayed or canceled the longer they go without a paycheck.

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
Oct 24, 2025

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

Flight delays spiked nationwide as the government shutdown forces unpaid air traffic controllers to work under mounting stress.

Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules
Aug 26, 2025

Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico risk losing federal funds over trucker English enforcement.

FAA plans radar, staffing fixes at Newark airport
May 7, 2025

FAA plans radar, staffing fixes at Newark airport

The FAA will upgrade radar tech and staffing at Newark Airport after safety concerns and flight disruptions, with a broader U.S. air traffic overhaul ahead.

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