Travel chaos: US shutdown hits airlines hard as 8,000 flights cancelled; carriers brace for costly holiday ripple effects
Travel chaos: US shutdown hits airlines hard as 8,000 flights cancelled; carriers brace for costly holiday ripple effects
A prolonged US government shutdown is severely disrupting airline operations, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and impacting holiday travel bookings. Carriers are struggling with staffing shortages and significant revenue losses, with experts warning of continued turbulence even if funding is restored. Budget airlines face heightened risks as the industry braces for ongoing travel chaos.
A prolonged US government shutdown is severely disrupting airline operations, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and impacting holiday travel bookings. Carriers are struggling with staffing shortages and significant revenue losses, with experts warning of continued turbulence even if funding is restored. Budget airlines face heightened risks as the industry braces for ongoing travel chaos.
A prolonged US government shutdown is severely disrupting airline operations, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and impacting holiday travel bookings. Carriers are struggling with staffing shortages and significant revenue losses, with experts warning of continued turbulence even if funding is restored. Budget airlines face heightened risks as the industry braces for ongoing travel chaos. 
