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FAA caps Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 daily flights through 24 October amid airline growth plans

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the DOT moved after airlines planned a major O’Hare expansion, prompting the FAA to cap the airport’s summer capacity at 2,708 daily flights. The limit applies to flights at O’Hare through 24 October to curb delay cascades.

2026-04-16T16:16:26.144752-07:00

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DHS/CBP threatens to pull customs officers from sanctuary-city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals

2026-04-16T04:54:25.644121-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

DHS mulls removing CBP from 'sanctuary' city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals at major U.S. hubs

2026-04-06T20:26:49.949787-07:00

Reuters

Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program

2026-04-03T09:10:36.935045-07:00

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FAA caps Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 daily flights through 24 October amid airline growth plans U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the DOT moved after airlines planned a major O’Hare expansion, prompting the FAA to cap the airport’s summer capacity at 2,708 daily flights. The limit applies to flights at O’Hare through 24 October to curb delay cascades.

2026-04-16T16:16:26.144752-07:00

FAA caps Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 daily flights through 24 October amid airline growth plans

AirInsight

DHS/CBP threatens to pull customs officers from sanctuary-city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals DHS/CBP is threatening to remove customs officers from 11 major U.S. airports in sanctuary cities, which would effectively halt international arrivals because CBP services would be unavailable. The disruption risk comes as the FIFA World Cup begins in about six weeks, raising concerns for inbound travel and operations.

2026-04-16T04:54:25.644121-07:00

DHS/CBP threatens to pull customs officers from sanctuary-city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals

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US 11th Circuit orders Spirit Airlines to remit TSA security fees tied to cancelled flights The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that Spirit Airlines must remit passenger security fees for cancelled flights to the Transportation Security Administration. The decision affects how Spirit handles security-fee treatment when flights are cancelled and passenger charges are refunded or credited.

2026-04-15T14:34:56.864090-07:00

US 11th Circuit orders Spirit Airlines to remit TSA security fees tied to cancelled flights

Reuters

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TSA shared records on ~31,000 travelers with ICE; tips led to 800+ arrests since 2017 Internal ICE data and TSA records show federal airport security officials supplied ICE with records on more than 31,000 travelers from the start of the Trump presidency through February 2026, tips that ICE says led to over 800 arrests — prompting Democratic critics to cite traveler fear and confusion.

2026-04-07T03:11:48.919095-07:00

TSA shared records on ~31,000 travelers with ICE; tips led to 800+ arrests since 2017

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DHS mulls removing CBP from 'sanctuary' city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals at major U.S. hubs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is considering withdrawing Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called 'sanctuary' cities, a step that would bar international arrivals at affected facilities. Reporting names major hubs including JFK, LAX, O'Hare and SFO, creating potential nationwide disruption to inbound international service.

2026-04-06T20:26:49.949787-07:00

DHS mulls removing CBP from 'sanctuary' city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals at major U.S. hubs

Reuters

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Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program The Trump administrations FY2027 budget would begin privatizing TSA airport screening, cutting $52 million from the agency and pushing small airports into the Screening Partnership Program. The proposal follows high-profile security-line failures and is pitched as a cost-saving shift in how U.S. screening is delivered.

2026-04-03T09:10:36.935045-07:00

Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program

thebulkheadseat.com

United adds real-time TSA wait times and AirTag location sharing to app at seven US hubs United's mobile app now displays estimated TSA security wait times in real time and lets passengers share AirTag-equipped lost-item locations with airline staff. The pilot is active at seven major U.S. hubs — ORD, DEN, IAH, LAX, EWR, SFO and IAD — improving pre‑flight visibility and recovery workflows.

2026-04-01T06:58:39.771560-07:00

United adds real-time TSA wait times and AirTag location sharing to app at seven US hubs

Associated Press

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U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport TSA agents at Palm Springs International Airport discovered a live 25 mm round in a U.S. Marine's checked baggage, and local police detained the servicemember at the airport. Authorities responded on site and have taken the individual into custody while the matter is investigated.

2026-03-31T05:21:16.789527-07:00

U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport

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FAA caps Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 daily flights through 24 October amid airline growth plans

DHS/CBP threatens to pull customs officers from sanctuary-city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals

DHS mulls removing CBP from 'sanctuary' city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals at major U.S. hubs

Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program

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