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FAA Suspends El Paso Flights Amid Drug Cartel Drones

2/13/2026

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  • Policy shifts under U.S. President Donald Trump contributed to aviation uncertainty as the FAA suspended El Paso flights for ten days due to drone incursions linked to Mexican drug cartels.
  • The suspension was reversed the next day.
  • Bob Mann, industry analyst, says abrupt changes create uncertainty and hinder travel.
  • Advocacy groups urge stricter consumer protections and clearer regulatory guidance to restore stability.