Even As Shutdown Nears End, Air Travel Woes Continue

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The federal government shutdown may soon end, but air travel chaos won’t disappear overnight, officials are warning.

  • House lawmakers are heading back to Washington today for tomorrow’s vote on reopening the government after the Senate passed a deal late Monday night.

    • It’s not a done deal. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) might need President Trump’s blessing to get the package through the narrow GOP majority.

Tuesday travel looks better than Monday, despite FAA flight reductions jumping to 6%. Air traffic controller staffing was up, and Washington, D.C. airports were running smoothly for lawmakers to land ✈️. If numbers stay steady today, the FAA’s plans to reduce flights by up to 10% this week could be paused.

Bottom line: The U.S. is still short about 3,000 air traffic controllers, many working unpaid and long hours during the shutdown, worsening an already strained system. Airlines warn the ripple effects will linger for days after the government reopens and could push into Thanksgiving travel.

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