The ongoing federal government shutdown, now entering its third week, is beginning to disrupt the United States travel industry, heightening concerns about flight reliability, federal staffing, and the upcoming holiday season.
Major airports, including Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Newark, are reporting increased delays as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) struggles with air traffic controller shortages. Many controllers continue to work without pay, a situation the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) warns is unsustainable. The union says fatigue and financial stress are mounting among essential personnel. Reuters reports that the strain has already led to measurable slowdowns in operations across several major hubs.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) faces
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