FAA Freezes Flight Reductions at 6 Percent; Airlines Rush to Normalize Schedules Ahead of Thanksgiving
After recalling furloughed air-traffic controllers, the FAA halted plans to deepen flight cuts, keeping the cap at 6 percent for 40 major U.S. airports. Airlines are rebuilding schedules, with Delta predicting near-normal operations by the weekend. Business travelers should still anticipate tight seat inventory and monitor last-minute changes as the Thanksgiving peak approaches.
Nov 14, 2025
