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The Economist· 2025-12-18 09:00
Ethiopian Airlines is the largest and most profitable airline in the region. Now it hopes to cement its dominance in African air travel by building the continent’s largest airport https://t.co/4oIS1gNThY ...
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The Economist· 2025-12-16 11:00
We analysed data from 20 major airports to confirm whether tourism to America has really declined over the past year. These charts reveal what we found https://t.co/M2P13RadXD ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-12 09:34
Air Travel Trends - US is expected to have the fewest flight cancellations on Wednesday since the Trump administration's air travel restrictions [1]
Travel Delays Could Get Worse If Government Stays Closed, Duffy Says
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-11 22:08
Government Shutdown Impact on Air Travel - Potential travel restrictions are linked to government reopening and controller staffing [1] - Initial travel restrictions are at 6% [1] - Staffing triggers impacting air travel occurred, with improvements observed [1][2] - Saturday saw 81 staffing triggers, Sunday 53, indicating significant issues [2] Potential Disruptions and Airline Response - Government shutdown could lead to massive disruptions, though quantification is uncertain [2][3] - Disruption could exceed 10% [3] - Airlines might ground planes if the government doesn't reopen, indicating a serious situation [4]
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-09 16:11
Potential Impact of Government Shutdown - US air travel could face a virtual standstill during the Thanksgiving holiday season if the government shutdown continues [1] Government & Policy - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning regarding the potential disruption [1]
FAA to cut flights by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports because of government shutdown
CNBC Television· 2025-11-06 14:50
Economic Concerns & Shutdown Impact - Government shutdown is causing concern, potentially impacting labor and slowing down the country's economy [3][4] - Layoffs are attributed not only to AI but also to the shutdown, with Challenger layoffs at their highest since 2003 for October, 2008 for the quarter, and 2020 for the year [3][4] Air Travel & Government - Potential air traffic controller issues and airport closures could trigger strong reactions from Congress [1] - The shutdown is causing complaints from various groups, including the general public, regarding air travel [2][3] Legal & Political - Supreme Court is reviewing the use of AIPA for tariffs, with potential implications for the Trump administration's trade policies [5][6] - There's uncertainty regarding the Supreme Court's decision on the legality of the statute's usage [6]
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Forbes· 2025-11-03 16:30
Travel Disruption - Potential government shutdown could impact air travel during Thanksgiving [1] - Travelers should prepare for potential delays and disruptions [1] Mitigation Strategies - The report suggests strategies to avoid the worst pain associated with potential travel disruptions [1]
Shutdown Day 8: Air Travel Troubles Ahead as Shutdown Drags On
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-10-08 05:03
Government Shutdown Impact - Government shutdown day eight is impacting airports nationwide [1] - Air traffic controller shortages are causing delays, exemplified by Nashville's situation [1] - Essential workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA staff, are affected [1] - Workers are calling out sick due to uncertainty about pay and back pay [2] - The shutdown is impacting everyday Americans' travel plans [3][4] Political & Economic Implications - The shutdown is described as a "game of shutdown chess," with workers used as "political pawns" [2] - The shutdown has consequences for workers and the public [3] - Flight delays are a visible effect of the government shutdown [4] - Millions of travelers are affected daily [4]