The end of the shutdown means airlines can begin working to resume normal operations as soon as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the FAA give the go-ahead. But as it currently stands, the federal government has maintained its directive for airlines to cut flights by 6%, even after the shutdown has officially come to an end.

Spirit Airlines, known for its no-frills flying and ultra-low fares, filed for bankruptcy twice in a year. It's now canceling routes and cutting jobs.

The U.S. airline sector has been rocked by disruption caused by the government shutdown that led to a shortage of air traffic controllers and mandated operational reductions issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

A plane carrying four members of Congress to Washington, DC, to vote on ending the government shutdown was diverted due to a “disruptive passenger” who later declared to fellow flyers, “We live in a fascist state.”

The United Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Lambert St. Louis International Airport in Missouri this morning - a passenger was later arrested

The end of the government shutdown is good news at RSW where a new seasonal route offered by American Airlines will begin Nov. 20.

Airlines have stepped in to offer "rescue flights" for Blue Islands passengers after the company's collapse. The Jersey-based operator, which employed about 100 staff, announced on Friday it had ceased trading and cancelled all bookings.

With supply chain woes continuing to impact aircraft deliveries, IATA chief Willie Walsh on Saturday said airlines need to be properly rewarded as he flagged concerns about talks of original equipment manufacturers planning to increase prices due to tariffs and other issues.