Thanksgiving 2025: Flyers rush to grab shutdown-proof flight tickets before prices soar

Thanksgiving 2025: Flyers rush to grab shutdown-proof flight tickets before prices soar

With a federal government shutdown impacting air travel, Amtrak is urging passengers to book Thanksgiving travel now. The rail service offers a 'shutdown-proof' alternative with perks like free checked bags, no middle seats, and scenic views, aiming to alleviate airport chaos and travel disruptions.

Thanksgiving Travel Faces A Shutdown-Sized Stress Test

Record holiday demand meets a federal shutdown. Here is why Thanksgiving week could be a mess, and what changes if Washington flips the switch in time. A Perfect Storm For America’s Busiest Travel Week Thanksgiving is not a normal travel period. It is the week when the largest air market in the world sprints home at the same time, then sprints back again. While not everyone travels, almost every American celebrates Thanksgiving. Airlines flex ev…