News to Know

FAA Has Lifted Emergency Flight Reductions Used to Ease Staffing Pressure During U.S. Government Shutdown
SOURCE: NBC NEWS, 11/17

The Federal Aviation Administration has ended its flight-reduction emergency order, allowing air travel to resume normal operations. The emergency order was officially lifted Monday at 6 a.m. ET, ending the reductions that caused mass cancellations and delays at airports.

The cuts, which started with a 4% reduction in flights at 40 major airports on Nov. 7, were designed to address fatigue and staffing issues among air traffic controllers amid the record-long government shutdown.

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GBTA Convention 2026
Call for Reviewers

GBTA Members: Do you want to help shape the education sessions at next year’s Convention? Apply to be a peer reviewer! You’ll evaluate proposals, share your insights, and help guide the program at the premier global event for the business travel industry. Applications are open through December 1, 2025.

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GBTA India Summit 2025
Join India’s Business Travel Leaders in New Delhi

November 21, 2025

The business travel landscape in India is evolving - and so are the conversations that shape it. The GBTA India Summit on November 21, in New Delhi, will bring together senior leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore what’s next for our industry.

What to Expect:

• Global and Local Insights - Hear from GBTA Leaders on key global, regional, and India-focused updates.
• Expert-Led Sessions - Dive into panels covering payments, duty of care, risk management, technology innovation, work ground mobility and D&I.
• Networking That Matters - Connect with industry peers over coffee breaks, lunch, and a special evening dinner.

Secure your spot today for this important event and remember, GBTA members receive the best pricing!