- cross-posted to:
- usa@lemmy.ml
- cross-posted to:
- usa@lemmy.ml
Summary
The FAA is facing a leadership vacuum amid a major aviation disaster after former administrator Michael Whitaker resigned on January 20th, following clashes with Elon Musk.
Musk, angered by FAA fines against SpaceX, publicly called for Whitaker’s resignation.
The crisis intensified after an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet in Washington, D.C., killing all on board.
Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA administrator, with Musk reportedly influencing government staffing decisions.
The FAA also struggles with underfunding and air traffic control staffing shortages.
Note for 2025: don’t fly in the US
If you can help it, probably don’t be in the US at all. And, if you’re feeling generous, maybe take a few of us with you.
See that’s where I think you are wrong, don’t fly in the U.S. from 2025 to at least 2029 depending.
Even if there’s an administration dead-set on bringing back air safety standards and properly staffing ATC positions, it’ll take a while before they get back to what was previously in place
I am honestly really worried about my wife flying over here to Britain when I get a family visa.
Cruise time! It’ll be a fun vacation. Probably safer and definitely more relaxed (no TSA or airport tension)
Just like the old adage don’t fly in or near Russia least one would end up in a similar situation to flight 17.
I have avoided transit through the US for over 15 years now, as LAX once had transfer facilities that felt like a prison… And transfers require redoing those TSA searches and enduring inordinately long lines. Id rather have my molars removed again as at least I can sit down while I wait