If the impasse extends into November, Reuters warns the impact could cripple holiday travel, especially at already overburdened hub airports and rural communities that depend on federally subsidized flights through the Essential Air Service program.
For now, millions of passengers face longer waits, packed terminals, and growing uncertainty about when the skies — and Washington — will clear.
Relevant Links
How the government shutdown impacts travel – ABC News
How flights are impacted, what travelers should know amid government shutdown – ABC News
Thousands of Flights Delayed Amid FAA Worker Shortage – Business Traveller
