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US Government shutdown

Content covering the 2025 US government shutdown.

Southwest Airlines takes EBIT hit of at least $100 million due to US government shutdown and higher fuel prices

Southwest Airlines takes EBIT hit of at least $100 million due to US government shutdown and higher fuel prices

Southwest Airlines initially estimated an EBIT of between $600 million and $800 million in 2025, with the guidance now being revised to around $500 million.

JetBlue says A320 software update, government shutdown, and Hurricane Melissa negatively impacted its capacity in Q4

JetBlue says A320 software update, government shutdown, and Hurricane Melissa negatively impacted its capacity in Q4

JetBlue's A320 was involved in the pitch-down safety event that triggered the emergency directive that affected over 6,000 A320 family aircraft.

NATCA admits it did not request funds to pay controllers during shutdown

NATCA admits it did not request funds to pay controllers during shutdown

NATCA's President confirmed the fact during a hearing before the US Senate.

USDOT’s Duffy reiterates $10,000 bonus promise to controllers

USDOT’s Duffy reiterates $10,000 bonus promise to controllers

Previously, Trump, who initially promised the bonus, said he did not know where the money would come from.

USDOT’s Duffy sides with Trump, questions controllers’ ‘patriotism’ during shutdown

USDOT’s Duffy sides with Trump, questions controllers’ ‘patriotism’ during shutdown

Previously, Trump said that controllers who did not show up to work would be replaced with "true Patriots."

USDOT’s Duffy claims up to 15 to 20 ATCs retire daily amid shutdown

USDOT’s Duffy claims up to 15 to 20 ATCs retire daily amid shutdown

The good news – for air travel – is that a bill to fund the government moved forward in the Senate.

FAA plans capacity reductions at 40 US airports, including coastal hubs such as JFK and LAX

FAA plans capacity reductions at 40 US airports, including coastal hubs such as JFK and LAX

The 40 airports include coastal hubs, as well as the main gateways of Alaska and Hawaii.