FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.

FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown
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The FAA is slowly restoring some flights with some limitations as the government reopens. As of Saturday morning, only 3% of flights will be canceled.

When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency

The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.

FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

FAA holds flight cuts at 6% as controllers return to work

Following the end of the government shutdown, the FAA announced that flight cuts will remain at 6% due to the return of air traffic controllers, easing recent travel disruptions and leading to improvements like fewer delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Air travel headaches to ease as shutdown ends
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Following the end of the government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that planned flight cuts would remain at 6% rather than increasing, citing the return of more air traffic controllers to work. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Government shutdown ends after House approves bill
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The House voted along party lines to approve a bill funding the federal government, bring the shutdown to an end.

When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.

Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown

The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.

AZ Dems say funding plan 'does nothing' for affordable healthcare
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U.S. House members are expected to vote to reopen the government on Nov. 12. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez hears from Arizona Democrats, who plan to vote against the Senate's funding plan.

Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight

House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.

Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House

The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

SNAP benefit confusion and worries persist amid back-and-forth by officials

"It’s confusing. What are we supposed to do?" said one Arizona woman who said she feels pressured to spend the SNAP benefits she received quickly, as uncertainties persist over the benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.