Tag: Airports
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Canadian Airports Brace for Ripple Effects of U.S. FAA Flight Cuts
Canada Eyes the Ripple Effects of U.S. FAA Cuts The shutdown in Washington has brought a new layer of disruption to cross-border travel as U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) capacity reductions begin to ripple across Canadian skies and airports. While Canada’s aviation sector remains technically separate from U.S. operations, the interconnected nature of North American…
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What to Know as Hundreds of Flights Are Grounded Across the US: An Air Travel Expert Explains
What’s happening and why it matters On November 7, 2025, major airports across the United States faced a notable disruption as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a 4% reduction in flights. This move was designed to ease mounting pressure on air traffic management systems as the government shutdown began to affect operations. While the…
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FAA Cuts 10% Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports Amid US Government Shutdown
FAA Cuts 10% Air Traffic Across 40 High-Volume Markets Amid Government Shutdown The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 high-volume markets to preserve safety and manage capacity during the ongoing government shutdown. The directive is aimed at relieving pressure on the nation’s air traffic control system and…
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FAA Slashes Air Traffic by 10% at Major Airports to Safeguard Safety During Shutdown
FAA Cuts Air Traffic by 10% as a Safety Measure During the Shutdown The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by about 10% at many of the nation’s busiest airports. The plan, framed as a safety measure during the ongoing government shutdown, aims to preserve safe operating conditions in…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System: British Travellers Should Allow Up To Four Hours for Biometric Checks
UK travellers face new EU entry-exit rules and longer waits at airports As the European Union prepares to roll out its new entry-exit system (EES) for Schengen borders, travel experts warn that British travellers should expect longer processing times at passport controls. The system, which will require fingerprints and facial biometrics from most third-country nationals,…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System Warns of Four-Hour Delays for British Travellers
Introduction: A New Digital Border for Schengen The European Union’s new entry-exit system (EES) is set to roll out across Schengen borders, introducing biometric data collection for most non-EU visitors, including UK passport holders. As the system begins its phased implementation, travel experts are urging Britons to rethink their airport timelines. The goal is to…
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Normal operations in CAAP-managed airports after strong Davao Oriental quake
Overview: CAAP confirms continued operations following Davao Oriental quake The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has confirmed that all airports under its management remain fully operational in the wake of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday morning. The agency said initial assessments show no major damage to airport…
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Normal Operations in CAAP-Managed Airports After Strong Davao Oriental Quake
All CAAP-Managed Airports Operative After 7.4 Magnitude Quake The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed that all airports under its supervision remained operational in the wake of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday. The quick, coordinated response from aviation authorities ensured that flight schedules continued with minimal disruption,…
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Munich drone sightings force airport cancellations in latest Europe disruption
Munich drone sightings disrupt travel as flights canceled Drone sightings over Munich Airport on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to 17 flight cancellations and travel disruption for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city. According to the airport, an additional 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and…
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Paris Strike on October 2, 2025: What to Expect in Paris
Overview: A major interprofessional strike in Paris on October 2, 2025 Paris is bracing for a major interprofessional strike on Thursday, October 2, 2025, following the widespread mobilization on September 18 that disrupted transport and schooling across the Île-de-France region. The eight-union coalition—CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, UNSA, FSU, and Solidaires—have called for intensified action…