Overview
- Congress passed funding and President Donald Trump signed it, ending the 43-day shutdown.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA is maintaining about a 6% reduction across roughly 40 major airports while it evaluates staffing and safety indicators.
- Southwest, Delta, United and American say they expect operations to normalize within days, with leaders expressing confidence about the holiday travel period.
- TSA officers are awaiting back pay as financial strain continues, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced $10,000 bonuses for some officers in Houston.
- Operational disruptions may persist during the transition, and workers and unions note uncertainty over back pay timing and a Jan. 30 funding deadline.