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.
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.
The FAA is easing flight restrictions after the record US shutdown, reducing mandatory cuts and signaling the first steps toward stabilizing the nation’s strained aviation system.
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 longest government shutdown in US history has officially ended, yet travelers continue to face flight disruptions and planning challenges as the holiday travel season kicks into gear.
Amid the US government shutdown, flight disruptions are pushing millions of Americans to switch to trains, buses, and car rentals ahead of Thanksgiving.
Air France is expanding its European winter network, offering North American travelers more frequent connections and improved access to destinations across the continent.
Nearly 500 travel organizations have urged Congress to reopen the government before the Thanksgiving rush, warning of massive delays, cancellations, and severe economic losses if the shutdown continues.
The U.S. travel economy has already lost more than $1 billion due to the ongoing government shutdown, with widespread disruptions to tourism, air travel, and national parks.
A looming U.S. government shutdown has put air travel, national parks, and the broader tourism industry on alert. With key agencies facing furloughs, travelers and operators alike are preparing for widespread disruptions and uncertainty.