The U.S. government shutdown has ended , but travelers may not see a return to normality in America's skies for some time. Flight disruption is still expected to continue because of air traffic controller staffing issues , as many controllers have turned their backs on the country (something that President Trump's threat in a social media rant on Monday hasn't helped). The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) emergency order on Wednesday evening, which locks the current flight reduction level at 6%, is also expected to keep air travel slower.

Continued knock-on delay effects on the U.S. air travel sector appear to be pushing travelers into relying on alternative forms of transportation for the upcoming Thanksgiving period . New travel reports highlight surprising booking trends,

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