Record passenger numbers push U.S. aviation to limit
#AviationCrisis #AirTravelRecord-breaking travel crowds strain the U.S. aviation system with crowded planes, shrinking legroom, and an antiquated air traffic control system. The FAA faces staffing shortages and outdated technology, prompting bipartisan support for modernization funding. read more
European Airlines Cut 20,000 Flights as Fuel Costs Soar
#AviationCrisis #JetFuelPricesEuropean airlines cut thousands of flights due to doubled jet fuel prices from the Iran war, with Lufthansa slashing 20,000 flights. Europe’s jet fuel imports from the Middle East nearly halted, risking summer travel shortages. read more