FAA Flight Cuts Persist Amid Controller Shortages: When Will Washington Prioritize Safety Over Shutdowns?

As millions of Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirms that flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain capped at 6%, postponing the feared jump to 10%. The reason? A tentative improvement as more air traffic controllers return to work after weeks of mounting stress, understaffing, and second-job necessities have crippled our nation’s air traffic system. This partial relief comes amid a broader political drama: Congress just passed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in history, sending it to President Trump’s desk for signature. Yet this resolution begs an urgent question —...