Air Travel Reduction Still Stands Despite Government Reopening

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that the FAA will only bring back full flight capacity when it is safe to do so.

Air travel is still facing challenges despite the federal government reopening. The 6% reduction in flights across 40 major U.S. airports is still in place.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that the FAA will only bring back full flight capacity when it is safe to do so and when more air controllers return to work.

During the shutdown, controllers were working without pay, resulting in many opting to not fulfill their duties. The field was already suffering a staff shortage and the lack of workers resulted in flight disruptions.

More than 1,000 flights nationwide were canceled Thursday and over 3,500 were delayed.