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The FAA has ordered all MD-11 aircraft, used by UPS and FedEx, to be grounded following a crash, which could impact holiday deliveries depending on how long the grounding lasts. Both companies have contingency plans, but delays are possible if the grounding extends beyond a week or two.
With Christmas less than two weeks away, major mail carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS have announced deadlines to ensure holiday gifts arrive on time. USPS recommends mailing items by December 21 for U.S. delivery, with earlier deadlines for Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations. UPS and FedEx offer last-minute options with deadlines as late as December 23 for U.S. delivery. Customers are advised to check store hours and prepare for potential delays due to high shipping volumes.
Over 1,100 DHL Express workers at the company's main U.S. air hub in Cincinnati went on strike to protest unfair labor practices and stalled contract talks. The strike threatens to disrupt package deliveries during the critical holiday shipping season. The workers, who load and unload DHL Express airplanes, have been negotiating their first contract with the company since July. DHL Express has enacted contingency plans to ensure service is not disrupted, including using replacement staff and shifting flights and volume to other locations. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has intensified organizing activity following a contract deal at UPS earlier this year.
FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service have announced their holiday shipping deadlines earlier this year, with UPS yet to announce theirs. For domestic packages, FedEx recommends mailing by December 13th for delivery before Christmas, while USPS suggests December 16th. International shipping dates will vary. The USPS has also confirmed there will be no peak surcharge this holiday season.