Travel News What Would A Government Shutdown Mean For Travel Here S What To Know

Thanksgiving air travel plans cut by US government shutdown

A record number of Americans had been expected to fly during Thanksgiving, but a 43-day government shutdown dampened demand for one of the year's busiest travel seasons. Read More

Here’s what you need to know about air travel even if government shutdown ends this week

The government shutdown that has already forced thousands of flight cancellations will continue to wreak havoc on air travel for days — even if Congress passes a deal, analysts say. The Senate voted ... Read More

The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?

People flying home for Thanksgiving this month have their list of things to be thankful for: the turkey, football, time with family. This year, they can also add H.R. 5371 to the list. Read More

Government shutdown fallout: Travel bookings fall 10%

Speaking at the Phocuswright Conference, U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said some airline CEOs told him the decline through the end of the year could be even greater than 10%. Read More

What to do if your flight gets canceled because of the government shutdown

The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them. Read More

Airlines, FAA in talks about when flight cuts will stop as shutdown nears end: Updates

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday warned that flight disruptions could skyrocket in the coming days if the House of Representatives does not vote to end the longest government shutdown in ... Read More

Can you cancel your flight and get a refund? How airlines are handling fees amid shutdown

The record-breaking government shutdown may be poised to end, but air travelers are still feeling the pain. Ongoing mandated flight cancellations and less-than-ideal seasonal weather in parts of the ... Read More

Why cutting flights is 'the right decision' during the government shutdown

The FAA has mandated a 10% flight reduction due to a long-standing shortage of air traffic controllers. This measure is an extreme version of a tool the FAA already uses to manage staffing issues in ... Read More