Thanksgiving travel
US Transportation Secretary Launches "Air Civility" Campaign: Encouraging Better Dress Code and Behavior for Safer Air Travel
Nov 26, 2025 02:34 am CST
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has initiated a civility campaign urging travelers to dress more formally and behave better at airports. The "Golden Age of Travel Starts with You" initiative addresses the 400% surge in flight disturbances since 2019, promoting proper attire and courteous conduct to improve travel experience and safety as the FAA anticipates the busiest Thanksgiving air travel in 15 years.
US Government Shutdown Forces Airlines to Cancel Over 750 Flights Amid Air Traffic Control Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 11:18 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has created a travel crisis with over 750 flights cancelled as airlines implement FAA-mandated 10% flight reductions. Air traffic controllers working without pay have caused significant staffing shortages, leading to major delays at airports nationwide just weeks before the busy Thanksgiving travel season.