The fallout from the recent federal government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. travel industry, causing a prolonged tourism slump in states vital to the national economy, including Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and New York. Although the government has reopened Read More …
The impending resolution of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is a cause for celebration, yet travelers must remain prepared for continued flight disruptions, even after a deal is finalized. While Congress is making positive strides toward reopening the Read More …
Over 31 million Americans are projected to fly during the upcoming Thanksgiving travel period, setting an all-time high for air travel during this holiday. This record number, calculated by Airlines for America, translates to carriers expecting to move an average Read More …
The Senate has taken a critical step toward potentially ending the ongoing government shutdown, which has persisted as the longest in U.S. history. Republican leaders are now attempting to swiftly push a federal funding bill after the Senate advanced the Read More …
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a mandate to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. starting Friday, November 7, as the government shutdown continues, leading to air traffic controller shortages. This measure, implemented at 40 “high impact” airports, Read More …
I thought this was a great example of United’s proactive way of doing business: United team: Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA’s goal Read More …
The ongoing, historically long government shutdown is now creating intolerable levels of disruption for travelers, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to mandate a drastic 10% cut in flights at dozens of the nation’s busiest airports. This Read More …
The current government shutdown, now approaching its fourth week, is severely impacting air travel and increasing pressure on lawmakers to resolve the political deadlock. Over the recent weekend, more than 19,000 flights were delayed and 1,600 were canceled across the Read More …
The protracted government shutdown is severely impacting air travel across the United States, primarily due to acute staffing shortages within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Over a recent two-day period, total flight delays exceeded 11,000, with 8,795 delays reported on Read More …