Overview
- The FAA lifted the emergency order at 6:00 a.m. EST Monday, allowing airlines to operate regular schedules after a systemwide safety review.
- Cancellations fell to under 1% over the weekend—315 on Saturday and 149 on Sunday—down sharply from the Nov. 9 peak of more than 2,900.
- The caps, imposed Nov. 7, started at 4%, rose to 6%, then were eased to 3% as controller attendance improved following the 43‑day federal shutdown.
- The agency said it is reviewing reports that some airlines failed to comply with the order and is evaluating potential enforcement actions.
- Airlines and officials anticipate near‑normal operations for the Thanksgiving travel period, though localized delays and operational adjustments may continue.