Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
Travel disruptions could linger for nearly a week even after air traffic controllers return to work, officials said.

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2 developments- Nov 6, 2025US flights could soon get slashed if the shutdown continues. Here’s what to know if you’re about to fly
- Nov 11, 2025When the shutdown ends, air travel will still take a long time to get back to normal
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Quiet for 322 daysLast development · Nov 11, 2025 — When the shutdown ends, air travel will still take a long time to get back to normal
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4 viewpointsWhen the shutdown ends, air travel will still take a long time to get back to normal
Government shutdown may be near to ending, but air travelers still feeling the pain
Travelers face major delays as FAA limits domestic flights during the shutdown
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9 viewpointsThere’s no timeline on when flight cancellations will ease up after the government shutdown ends
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after government shutdown ends - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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6 viewpointsFlights won’t just 'bounce back' after the government shutdown ends, airlines association warns. Here are all of the airports that are delayed
Trump's FAA refuses to give timeline on when flights will be normal after shutdown ends
US flight cancellations will likely drag on even after shutdown ends
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