FAA Maintains 6% Flight Cancellation Mandate at 40 Airports Even After Shutdown Ends

On November 13, 2025, the day after Trump signed the funding bill, the FAA ordered continued 6% flight cancellations at 40 major U.S. airports, citing persistent air traffic controller staffing shortfalls. The rate had grown from an initial 4% cut. The FAA began rolling back restrictions to 3% by November 14 as controller staffing gradually recovered, ultimately lifting all restrictions by November 16.