Holiday Miracle! FAA Says “Enough Turbulence” and Reopens the Skies

Just when it looked like Thanksgiving travel would crash into chaos, the FAA swooped in like a holiday hero and lifted the flight caps that had been throttling airports nationwide. After weeks of half-schedules, cranky pilots, and exhausted controllers, the country’s airspace has officially gone back to full blast.

The reason? Staffing levels finally stabilized, and safety indicators stopped flashing red. Air-traffic controllers—who spent the shutdown working like caffeinated superheroes without pay—are now seeing bonuses, better attendance, and even a few smiles return to the tower.

With nearly three million passengers expected each day this holiday stretch, the timing couldn’t be better. Now the only things standing between you and your family’s pumpkin pie are winter storms, mechanical gremlins, and that one guy in front of you who insists on boarding with a suitcase the size of a desert boulder.

Meanwhile, Palm Springs flyers are being told to get to the airport early. The security line is expected to look like a Black Friday sale, parking lots will fill quickly, and Frontier Airlines is stepping out for the season—but don’t panic, all nonstop routes are still covered.

So grab your snacks, charge your phone, and roll your carry-on like you mean it. Thanksgiving travel is officially cleared for takeoff.