How reopening the government affects flights
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The air travel system is pushing to return to business as usual. But it will take several days to get the process going. The FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% for now to allow time for more air traffic controllers and TSA agents to come back to work.
Breakdown
- The FAA has kept a 6% reduction in flights at major airports to allow air traffic controllers to return to work safely. 23s
- Passengers at Dallas Love Field and DFW Airport report fewer cancellations and feel less anxious about flying post-shutdown. 40s
- No timeline has been given for when airlines can resume full flight schedules, as officials assess the safety of returning to normal operations. 1m 33s
- American, Southwest, and Delta Airlines are preparing to return to full capacity, especially ahead of the holidays. 1m 43s
- TSA agents who worked during the shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary. 2m 40s