Air Travelers Should Brace For A ‘Hangover’ After Shutdown Ends—Here’s What To Expect

Flight cancellations, air travel delays persist even after government shutdown ends

Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

Cash Relief For Controllers, But Air Travel Chaos Will Outlast Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has pledged to address the financial strain on air traffic controllers by paying them approximately 70% of their missed wages within 24 to 48 hours of the government reopening. However, the Secretary warned that a swift return to normal air travel operations is not guaranteed. The announcement comes amidst a week […] Cash Relief For Controllers, But Air Travel Chaos Will Outlast Shutdown

Air Travelers Should Brace For A ‘Hangover’ After Shutdown Ends—Here’s What To Expect

Even if the House votes to reopen the government, air travelers could see ripple effects from the shutdown for weeks as the nation’s air system recovers.

GOP Congressman Rides His Motorcycle Nearly 1,000 Miles to D.C. to Avoid Air Travel Chaos

Francis Chung/POLITICO/APRep. Derrick Van Orden said on Tuesday that he is driving his motorcycle more than 900 miles from Wisconsin to Washington, D.C., in order to avoid shutdown-related air travel chaos and make it in time for a vote on reopening the government.“You may ask, ‘Derrick, why are you on a Harley Davidson when it's 32 degrees outside?’ Van Orden, wearing a beanie and a camouflage jacket, said in a selfie video this week from the s…

Problems persist for air travel as shutdown continues; concerns over holiday travel

Hundreds of flights are still canceled or delayed as lawmakers in Washington work to finalize a deal to reopen the federal government.

Air Travel May Not Fully Recover Post-Shutdown, As Key Season Looms

A major trade association representing American, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines warned Monday that residual effects from the government shutdown could still impact air travel for days after the government is reopened. Airlines for America announced disruptions in travel could persist, following the Senate’s passage of a funding bill to reopen the government, which will […]