FAA closes probe into airline compliance with shutdown flight cuts
19/05/2026 17:09
WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress late Monday it closed its investigation into airlines that did not comply with required flight cuts at 40 major airports during the 2025 government shutdown without seeking any fines. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said in written responses to questions from senators seen by Reuters that after sending letters of investigation to airlines on apparent noncompliance the agency determined "all airlines except one were in substantial compliance with the restrictions." One unnamed airline not in compliance "received an administrative warning," Bedford added. (Reporting by David Shepardson) ((David.Shepardson@thomsonreuters.com; 2028988324;))