Airlines Express Relief After Government Shutdown Ends, But Anticipate Lingering Delays
US airlines have welcomed news of a government shutdown end, but warned of lingering delays and cancellations. The 43-day shutdown had significant impacts on air traffic controllers, with staff absences due to illness and stress. According to the Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, 19,986 flight delays were reported during this period. Airlines are now ramping up operations, but expect some disruption as they return to normal. For AeroTime, this development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by US airlines in maintaining reliable air travel services.