The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is beginning to take a serious toll on the aviation industry, with ripple effects reaching the Caribbean tourism sector. As the shutdown stretches on, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut flights at 40 of America’s busiest airports—including Miami, Atlanta, and New York’s JFK—due to staffing challenges caused by air traffic controllers working without pay.
These airports are vital gateways for travelers heading to the Caribbean, connecting millions of U.S. visitors each year to top destinations such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic. While most international flights remain intact for now, the FAA’s phased flight reductions—starting with a 4%
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