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flag Thanksgiving travel brings 6 million air travelers, stressing aviation systems recovering from a shutdown-induced disruption.

flag Thanksgiving travel is expected to bring about 6 million U.S. air travelers, testing the aviation system’s recovery after the FAA restored normal operations on Nov. 17 following a 10-day reduction tied to a government shutdown that left air traffic controllers and TSA agents unpaid for nearly 43 days. flag While flight cancellations have generally declined since operations resumed, holiday demand and severe weather—like torrential rain in Dallas that caused over 450 American Airlines cancellations on Nov. 20—continue to pose challenges. flag The Get the Facts Data Team is tracking real-time flight data across major airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest, and United, with daily updates available to help travelers stay informed.

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