Key Takeaways
- The FAA lifted flight restrictions tied to the government shutdown.
- Normal operations resume at US airports and airlines.
- 6% traffic cut imposed during shutdown ended on November 17, 2025.
FAA Ends Shutdown-Related Flight Restrictions
US Airports Resume Normal Operations After Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted flight restrictions tied to the US government shutdown, allowing US airports and airlines to resume normal operations after weeks of delays and reduced schedules. According to AeroTime, the FAA review of recent safety and staffing data showed steady improvement across the air traffic control system. The agency announced that the 6% traffic cut imposed in the midst of the longest-ever US government shutdown would end at 6 a.m. ET on November 17, 2025. Breaking News reports that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford made the announcement.
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