Summary
U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced that flight traffic is back to normal after the end of the government shutdown. The announcement comes as Thanksgiving, a busy travel period, is approaching. President Donald Trump mentioned a potential bonus for air traffic controllers who worked during the shutdown.
Key Facts
- Flight traffic returned to normal after the government shutdown ended.
- Airports had warned it might take days to return to normal because of many flight cancellations and delays.
- Thanksgiving, a major travel time, is approaching on November 27.
- Many air traffic controllers stayed home without pay during the shutdown.
- President Trump stated that those controllers who worked through the shutdown might receive a $10,000 bonus.
- The FAA ended its emergency order to reduce flights as of Monday morning.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said staffing concerns have decreased, allowing normal operations.
- Transport Secretary Duffy praised the controllers' dedication during the shutdown.
