Flight Disruptions Expected to Linger as Government Reopens

US airspace recovers as budget shutdown ends

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday that US air travel is recovering after the disruptions caused by the more than month-long government funding shutdown.

Air Travel Disruptions Continue Despite Government Shutdown

After the longest shutdown in American history, the federal government is slowly beginning to reopen, but challenges persist at airports across the United States with the FAA still forcing airlines to slash six percent of flights ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush. It comes as federal workers are still waiting on paychecks. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

Flight disruptions expected to linger as government reopens

Air passengers are being warned to be prepared for more disruptions at U.S. airports for the next few days, even with the end of the government shutdown.

The U.S. Government Shutdown May Be Over, But Flight Disruptions Continue—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

With FAA restrictions still in place and storms hitting the West Coast, travelers face ongoing delays across major U.S. hubs.Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images Chicago O'Hare International Airport on October 10, 2025, during the U.S. government shutdown.Travelers should continue to pack their patience before heading to the airport.The government shutdown officially ended Wednesday as President Donald Trump signed the continuing resolut…

Despite the government shutdown ending, flight disruptions will persist

Despite President Donald Trump signing a funding bill to end the government shutdown, flight disruptions will continue over the coming days.

Flight cancellations appear to improve, but disruptions are not over yet

A bill to end the shutdown will be taken up by the House this week, but airlines and experts warn that it will take time before operations return to normal.