US travel update: FAA lifts flight restrictions after govt shutdown ends

The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting flight-reduction orders at 40 major airports, allowing normal operations to resume Monday. These unprecedented limits were imposed due to air traffic control staffing shortages during the government shutdown. Staffing levels have now stabilized, enabling the emergency order to end.

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Nov 17, 2025 - 10:00
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US travel update: FAA lifts flight restrictions after govt shutdown ends
The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting flight-reduction orders at 40 major airports, allowing normal operations to resume Monday. These unprecedented limits were imposed due to air traffic control staffing shortages during the government shutdown. Staffing levels have now stabilized, enabling the emergency order to end.

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