Summary
Flights across the United States will return to their usual schedules after the aviation authority ended restrictions put in place during the government shutdown. These restrictions had reduced the number of flights to ensure safety due to air traffic controller shortages.
Key Facts
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allow flights to resume normal schedules starting at 6am Eastern Time on Monday.
- Restrictions were originally put in place during the government shutdown to manage air traffic control safety.
- The shutdown had led to reports of air traffic controllers feeling tired and some not coming to work.
- President Donald Trump signed a bill to resume government funding, which ended the shutdown.
- The FAA decided to lift flight restrictions after reviewing safety data and noting fewer problems with staffing levels.
