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2025 was marked by significant aviation incidents, including deadly crashes and safety investigations, but also saw record-breaking air travel and new security measures like the REAL ID requirement and the removal of shoes-off security policy, amidst ongoing efforts to modernize air traffic control and manage increased holiday travel.
The FAA will reduce flight capacity by 10% in 40 high-traffic areas starting Friday to ease pressure on air traffic controllers working without pay due to the government shutdown, amid rising safety concerns and staffing shortages.
Despite increased flight delays due to staffing shortages during the U.S. government shutdown, aviation experts assure that air travel remains safe, as safety standards are maintained and pilots have the final authority on flight safety. The delays are primarily a result of staffing issues and precautionary measures, not safety risks, although prolonged shutdowns could impact controller performance.
The US is experiencing widespread flight delays due to staffing shortages at air traffic control facilities caused by the government shutdown, which has also threatened small airport services and increased stress on controllers, though officials assure the airspace remains safe.
A potential prolonged US government shutdown could disrupt travel plans by causing longer airport wait times, flight delays, and cancellations, especially as staffing shortages and safety concerns increase. While domestic flights and international border crossings are expected to continue functioning, travelers may experience inconveniences and safety issues if the shutdown persists.
A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-900 made an emergency landing in Minneapolis after severe turbulence injured 25 passengers, leading to their hospitalization. The flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted due to the turbulence, which caused significant injuries among the 275 passengers and 13 crew members onboard. This incident highlights the risks associated with severe turbulence during air travel.
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam experienced severe turbulence, resulting in 25 passengers being hospitalized and the flight diverting to Minneapolis-St. Paul, where it landed safely.
Passengers on a Delta flight from Madrid to New York were stranded for about 29 hours on Terceira Island in the Azores after an engine problem prompted an emergency landing; they were accommodated in hotels and eventually reached their destination, with Delta apologizing and offering compensation.
While air travel is extremely safe, the safest seats in the event of a crash are generally towards the back of the plane and near the wings, which are structurally reinforced. Passengers should familiarize themselves with emergency exits and follow safety instructions to enhance their safety.
An American Airlines jet experienced a braking malfunction upon landing at DFW International Airport, running into the Engineered Materials Arresting System at the end of the runway. All passengers and crew members were safely deplaned with no reported injuries. The FAA is investigating the incident, which adds to a series of runway incursions and safety events in the aviation industry, despite air travel being touted as the safest form of travel.