Why flights won’t recover quickly after the Government Shutdown ends
November 13, 2025
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13:00Now PlayingWhy flights won’t recover quickly after the Government Shutdown ends
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as posted by the channelFlight disruptions won’t end the moment the government shutdown does.
The FAA says flight cuts at 40 major airports may stay in place until air traffic control staffing is safe again.
During the shutdown, controllers worked without pay, some called in sick, others took second jobs, and many may not return — deepening an existing 3,000-controller shortage.
Travelers across the country describe last-minute cancellations, long delays, rising costs, and holiday plans thrown off schedule. Airlines say they’ll need time to rebuild routes, reposition aircraft, and restaff TSA checkpoints, even after the government reopens.
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This full report shows what passengers are experiencing, why delays will linger, and what to expect for holiday travel.
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