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Widespread flight delays and cancellations plagued US airports as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, entered its second month. Air traffic controllers and TSA officers are working without pay,
The ongoing government shutdown is straining air travel and Vice President JD Vance warned flying in November could be a "disaster."
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Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel in Nashville also announced it started taking reservations this week, and it's set to open in Spring 2026. The hotel features 245 Dolly-inspired rooms, two live performance venues and an exhibit about the country music icon's life.
A Delta flight from LaGuardia to Detroit turned into a quiet cheering match — one group hoping for takeoff, the other hoping to return to the gate.
With high winds expected to hamper East Coast hubs on Friday, air traffic controllers continue to call out of work in greater numbers after missing their first full paycheck—leading to further flight delays.
Insufficient numbers of air traffic controllers, a byproduct of the government shutdown, were affecting travel hubs across the country.
The government shutdown is causing more flight delays and cancellations, but there is an app that can help you avoid being blindsided by a change in plans.
For Christmas travel, Google Flights recommends that flyers purchase tickets between 32 days and 73 days before travel, with 51 days before travel being the cheapest day to buy, meaning travelers should book their tickets on Nov. 2 for the best deal if they want to get in on Dec. 23.