FAA will shut down again as the loss of funding raises new concerns about air travel

Through Maria Spiller February 1, 2026 While the FAA shutdown is expected to be short-lived, it is creating new anxiety among lawmakers, airlines and controllers after last year’s prolonged disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration partially shuttered Jan. 30 after Congress failed to finalize a funding package, rekindling concerns about the reliability of air travel, less […]