U.S. Government Reopens After 43 Days, Aviation Back on Track

#breaking | U.S. Government Reopens After 43 Days: Aviation Operations Returning to Normal

With the end of the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, key steps have been taken to fix the disruptions that hit the aviation sector. After Congress approved the bill to fund the federal government and the President signed it, agencies can return to full capacity.

Air traffic controllers and security staff, who worked without pay during the shutdown, will resume receiving their regular salaries. This is expected to reduce absenteeism and eliminate the recent surge in delays and cancellation risks.

President Trump is also expected to sign the bill shortly.

The FAA’s traffic-reduction measures at major airports, implemented during the shutdown, are being phased out. This means the capacity limits at busy hubs should return to normal quickly. Officials say that once controllers are back at full staffing, flight flow will become more stable and predictable.

Airlines say the improvements should be noticeable within a few days. As delay backlogs clear and crew schedules are reset, domestic and international flights are expected to return to normal timetables soon.

Industry representatives note that reopening the government brings crucial relief and eliminates the risk of disruptions to air traffic control services, which are essential for flight safety.