FAA, air travel and flight
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that a number of TSA officers who went "above and beyond" during the shutdown would be getting $10,000 bonuses.
More than 2,000 flights on Monday have been canceled, and delays mounted as negotiations continued to end the government shutdown.
Following the end of the government shutdown, the FAA announced that flight cuts will remain at 6% due to the return of air traffic controllers, easing recent travel disruptions and leading to improvements like fewer delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.
Air travel delays and cancellations are easing as more air-traffic controllers return to work after the shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts at 40 major airports remain in place until staffing levels stabilize.