Flights, United Airlines and Government Shutdown
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Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.
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Global air travel chaos amid U.S. government shutdown
More than 7,000 flights to, from and within the United States of America were disrupted or cancelled on Saturday amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Over 1,400 of those flights were completely cancelled,
Eight US states are bracing for severe winter weather this weekend, with the NWS warning of snow, ice, and strong winds disrupting travel and power., US News, Times Now
Several states are bracing for severe winter weather this weekend as forecasters from the NWS issue warnings for snow and ice.
The FAA ordered 10% of flights cut amid the government shutdown. Airlines cancelled flights at 40 US airports, throwing travel plans into disarray.
The U.S. travel industry is sounding the alarm that a prolonged shutdown will cripple Thanksgiving flights, increase costs and hurt workers, families and the broader economy.
The reduction has been touted as a solution to overcome air traffic safety concerns related to staff shortages linked to the record-length government shutdown that has dragged on for six-weeks.
Americans are in for another day of travel uncertainty as fight delays and cancellations mount across the country.
In some regions, the NWS warned that the hazardous conditions could affect the commuters on Monday, as travel may become difficult or even impossible during periods of intense snowfall.
The U.S. Travel Association appointed Erik Hansen as Senior VP, Head of Government Relations, to lead advocacy strategies and policy engagement for the travel industry's growth and modernization.
Nebraska football's trip west could run into some interruptions over the next couple of days. 'Our travel plans are very up in the air right now because of the
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was delaying flights at eight airports including in Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston, Washington and Newark, citing widespread air traffic staffing issues as controllers have not been paid during the government shutdown.
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