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FAA Staffing Shortages Lead United Airlines To Maintain NYC Area Cuts In Summer 2024

The schedule reductions were brought in at the end of last year to stabilize the airline's operation in the New York City area.

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77% Of US Air Traffic Control Is Understaffed: What's The Solution?

A severe issue, but it doesn't have to be this way.

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Examined: How Staff Shortages Can Impact An Airline's Flight Schedules

Despite extensive planning, extreme circumstances may result in staff shortages.

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Potential US Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Control Shortage

The US ATC staff shortage situation could get worse before it gets better.

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How Labor Shortages Are Disrupting Airline Operations This Year

Passengers have been arriving with no luggage and airports have had to cap flights.

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Air India Reduces Middle East Flights Amid Aircraft & Crew Constraints

Flights to Dubai, Qatar, and Muscat are seeing slight reductions from next week onwards.

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Iberia To Hire Over 2,100 Staff Members Ahead Of Busy Season

Iberia is hoping for a smooth 2023 holiday season after a challenging summer last year.

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Amsterdam Airport CEO Calls 2022 "A Bad Chapter In Our History Books"

The interim head of the airport has six more months to write a better narrative.

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Amsterdam Schiphol Passengers Could Be Charged $3 Suitcase Fee Amid Staff Recruitment Goals

An ongoing shortage of baggage handlers threatens Schiphol's removal of the passenger cap. However, a solution seems to have been found.

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Amsterdam Schiphol Finally Set To Relax Passenger Cap

The airport says it will have enough staff in time for March.

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Passengers Lose Christmas Gifts Amid Last Week's Lufthansa Chaos

Planes left without a singe bag, and luggage has been sitting at airports for nearly a week due to weather and staff shortages.

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Dublin Airport Increases Its Recruitment Drive Ahead Of A Busy 2023

Around 500 roles are up for grabs as the airport prepares for an almost complete return to pre-pandemic passenger levels.

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Sun Country Airlines Records $10.7 Million Profit In Q3

The low-cost carrier reported a record profit despite recent challenges.

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Former President Trump Lashes Out At 'Dirty, Crowded Mess' At US Airports

The former President criticized the aviation industry at a rally over the weekend.

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Amsterdam Schiphol Implements September & October Passenger Cap

Amsterdam Airport's woes deepen as passenger capacity is slashed by 18%.

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Iberia Flight Leaves Manchester Without Passengers' Luggage

An Iberia flight left Manchester for Madrid, leaving behind all checked baggage without informing the passengers.

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Review Of How Airlines Used US COVID-19 Aid Requested

The suspicion is that the government funds were instead used to fund employee buyouts and early retirement packages.

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American Airlines: Could The World's Largest Airline Become Even Larger?

American Airlines’ CEO believes that there is real potential for further growth as the carrier continues its post-pandemic recovery.

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London Gatwick Airport Scraps Capacity Caps

The airport says it is back to operating at "business as usual."

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Flights Canceled At London Gatwick As Controllers Call In Sick

26 easyJet flights have been affected after the short-notice cancelations.

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