Normal Air Travel Resumes
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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.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.
United told USA TODAY on Monday, Nov. 10, that it had cancelled 190 flights for Monday, 269 for Tuesday, and 271 for Wednesday, totaling 730 flights. "We will continue to make rolling updates to our schedule if the government shutdown continues and share the latest information as we have it," the airline said in a Nov. 10 statement.
Airlines have been cleared to resume their full flight schedules at 40 major airports, including Logan Airport, after more than a week of cuts due to a government shutdown.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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The government shutdown is over. Here’s what travelers need to know about Thanksgiving flights
Your Thanksgiving air travel plans could still be disrupted post-shutdown. Here’s what you can do to boost your chances of smooth travels.
Booking one-way flights may not be as convenient as round-trip tickets, but it gives you more options to choose from price-wise: You can book through different airlines for the best fares on the days you plan on flying. For example, Delta might get you to your destination for less mone,y but American Airlines may be cheaper for the flights home.