Things seem to be calming down after severe storms across the eastern United States caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations earlier this week.
Powerful thunderstorms and a strong cold front had created dangerous flying conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the severe weather, the Federal Aviation Administration slowed down or temporarily stopped flights along the East Coast, causing delays and cancellations in more than 50 airports across the country.
The partial government shutdown also caused Transportation Security Administration employees to call out or even quit and security lines have reached nearly two hours at some airports. On March 15, the CEOs of major airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, urged Congress to restore DHS funding and move forward on bipartisan proposals to ensure that federal aviation workers are paid during shutdowns…