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Government shutdown is over, but air travel for holidays could still be extra hectic

Government shutdown is over, but air travel for holidays could still be extra hectic

Update: 2025-11-13
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The historic government shut down just ended, but improvements in air travel are not expected right away. Air traffic controllers are increasingly calling in sick resulting in the cancellation of more than 10,000 flights in the last few days.

 

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Government shutdown is over, but air travel for holidays could still be extra hectic

Government shutdown is over, but air travel for holidays could still be extra hectic

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