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The longest U.S. federal shutdown in history has ended, but flight disruptions are expected to continue for several days.

Air traffic controllers were forced to work without pay, leading to staff shortages that will take time to resolve.

Travelers should monitor their flight status frequently using airline apps and be prepared for potential cancellations or delays.

The longest U.S. federal shutdown in history has ended after 43 days with the passage and signing of a compromise deal to reopen the government. Thousands of furloughed federal employees can go back to work, food assistance payments will resume and air traffic controllers will get paid.

So, will flights go back to normal? Not just yet. Flight disruptions are expected to linger in the coming days, acc

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