FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as controller staffing rebounds

The FAA has lifted its flight-reduction emergency order and allowed normal operations to resume across the National Airspace ...

FAA ends emergency order mandating flight reductions at 40 airports during government shutdown, officials say

Flight reductions at 40 airports mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this month are set to come to end ...

FAA has lifted emergency flight reductions used to ease staffing pressure during government shutdown

The flight reductions were lifted at 6 a.m. Monday after the FAA said there's been a steady decline in staffing-trigger ...

The FAA is lifting all shutdown-related flight restrictions. What’s the early outlook for holiday travel?

The FAA ended all shutdown-related flight restrictions Monday and shifted focus toward a $31.5 billion upgrade on national ...

FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major ...
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FAA chief clears normal operations in the skies post-shutdown

The FAA’s safety team recommended ending the restrictions following the end of the 43-day government shutdown.

FAA lifts shutdown-related flight limits for busiest U.S. airports, including MSP

The FAA had ordered airlines to reduce travel as air traffic controller staffing levels grew strained, but the restriction is ...

Senators warn of ‘fragile’ US air system after 43-day shutdown

Aviation leaders noted a 25% controller shortfall and academy resignations, making urgent calls for major FAA funding and ...