Government Shutdown Looms: What Those Flying Need to Know - The Bulkhead Seat

Government Shutdown Looms: What Those Flying Need to Know - The Bulkhead Seat

If lawmakers fail to agree on a new federal spending package by 12:01 AM tonight (October 1st), parts of the government could shut down with serious consequences for air travel and tourism. While planes will still fly, travelers may face delays, longer security lines, and major disruptions across the country. Air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, and other frontline aviation employees are deemed essentia…

Aviation Industry Partners Urge Congress to Make Deal as Government Shutdown Looms - Plane & Pilot

As congressional lawmakers stare down a 12:01 a.m. EDT Wednesday deadline to make headway on a last-minute spending resolution to avert a government shutdown, aviation groups are urging congressional leaders to agree on a continued spending package to prevent FAA disruptions. The Modern Skies Coalition, a group made up of over 50 aviation industry partners, signed a letter on Monday sent to leaders in both chambers of Congress detailing the nega…