Worried About Air Travel During a Government Shutdown? Here’s What to Expect
As the peak holiday travel season ramps up, U.S. lawmakers are deadlocked over federal funding, raising the possibility of a government shutdown starting as early as Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET if no budget deal is reached. For air travelers, that’s an unwelcome curveball. Here’s what to expect if a shutdown occurs and how it could impact your upcoming flight plans. Government shutdowns happen when Congress and the president fail to pass funding legislation for federal agencies and departments. In ...