U.S. Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $6 Billion, Study Finds
Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
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Federal government shutdowns deliver immediate and costly consequences for U.S. travel, with a new study estimating $6.1 billion in losses from a single 43-day disruption.
Aegean Airlines confirmed a return to normal operations on January 5, 2026, after a rare technical failure in Greece’s air traffic control system caused widespread flight cancellations and diversions.
TSA officers are receiving a $10,000 bonus for working through the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, recognizing their service during the historic disruption.
The U.S. aviation system faces massive delays and cancellations as the government shutdown drags into its second month, leaving air traffic controllers and TSA staff unpaid.
The U.S. Travel Association warns of major Thanksgiving travel chaos as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic control, TSA staffing, and flight schedules.
The U.S. government shutdown has left air traffic control understaffed, triggering widespread delays and uncertainty for travelers across the country.
France’s largest air traffic control union is preparing a 24-hour strike in late September/early October, with potential flight delays and cancellations across French airspace as travellers are urged to prepare.