In The Know - Short's March 2026 News
- Mar 24
- 3 min read
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INDUSTRY NEWSAirports Become Political Battleground as Government Shutdown ContinuesTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, pressured by the third government shutdown in less than six months that has left them without pay, are facing huge financial pressure, and the Department of Homeland Security has told reporters that at least 376 of them have quit altogether since the most recent partial shutdown began on February 14. Last October, TSA officers went 43 days without pay in what became the longest-running government shutdown in American history. Around 1,100 TSA officers had quit during this past shutdown, according to the Associated Press...read more
ICE agents sent to airports, TSA callouts highICE agents deployed: President Donald Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will head to US airports Monday, placing border czar Tom Homan in charge of the effort. ICE agents are expected to deploy to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday to assist with crowd management and to support Transportation Security Administration operations, according to a Department of Homeland Security official and Atlanta’s mayor. • Shutdown stalemate: There are few signs lawmakers will reach an agreement to fund DHS, which includes TSA, ahead of a scheduled holiday break. And Trump injected a new demand late Sunday, saying he doesn’t want to make a deal unless Democrats support an elections overhaul bill that already faces stiff odds in the Senate...read more American Airlines CEO Sends a Clear Warning to All TravelersThe summer season is typically the busiest time for air travel in the United States. But as that season approaches, it sounds like customers can expect to pay a lot more money for their plane tickets. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has already issued a warning to customers about a rise in ticket prices as a result of the oil supply issues caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Now, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is sounding the alarm, too…read more
Southwest Airlines Is Ending Flights At Two Of The Busiest Airports In The U.S.Since the pandemic, budget airlines have struggled amid rising fuel and labor costs, increasing airport fees, and competition in the market. Southwest Airlines, once an iconic choice for air travel, has struggled in recent years, epitomized by a high-profile operational meltdown over Christmas 2022, which caused almost 17,000 flight cancellations — stranding 2 million passengers — and earned the airline the largest Department of Transportation fine in history, a whopping $140 million. As it continues to lose goodwill among its customer base, Southwest is also announcing reductions in flight routes across America, including the recent news that it would be ending all flights at two major airports, Dulles and O'Hare, starting in June.…read more American Airlines App Will Now Explain Why Your Flight Is Canceled or DelayedFlight cancellations and delays are getting a little less confusing, thanks to a new digital feature from American Airlines. Starting Monday, the carrier will begin giving travelers clear reasons why a flight was canceled or delayed on its mobile app and website. The explanations will be easy to understand and identify the cause of the disruptions, such as weather, air traffic control, or maintenance issues with aircraft. Travelers can expect to see the new reasons roll out across American’s digital platforms throughout the month of March. In addition to the explanations for cancellations and delays, the airline will also launch tailored push notifications, emails, and text messages to its passengers this month, with the hope of making its communications more relevant and informative for each individual traveler...read more |
TRAVEL TIPSWhy Everyone Is Flight Tracking Now—and How to StartBetween government shutdowns, a particularly harsh winter of storms, and conflict in the Middle East, flight disruptions seem to be an unavoidable part of air travel today. To help navigate this uncertainty, some travelers are turning to flight tracking—a practice once reserved for plane spotters and pilots or other industry insiders. But with the rise of new flight tracking apps, memberships, and websites, it’s become increasingly mainstream…read more BIG BUSINESS ON CAMPUSSponsored by Short's TravelThe Ohio State University Athletics Director Ross Bjork WWe’re proud to sponsor the Big Business on Campus podcast, a series that goes behind the scenes of leadership and innovation across college athletics. In the newest episode, The Ohio State University’s Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director, Ross Bjork, joins the conversation for a thoughtful discussion on the role facilities still play in recruiting, the creation of an in-house NIL agency, delivering premium experiences in a historic venue, and more...watch now |
