The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has begun to ripple through the nation’s air travel industry, with early indicators showing a measurable slowdown in passenger bookings. According to data released by Airlines for America (A4A), the trade group representing major U.S. carriers, the volume of advance bookings for domestic and international flights dropped by approximately 6 percent in the first week of November, compared to the same period in 2024.
While flight cancellations remain relatively stable, analysts warn that the slowdown reflects a growing unease among travelers facing uncertainty about federal operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), both reliant on government funding, have already
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