Summary
Air travel across the United States is being affected by a government shutdown, causing flight delays and cancellations. Vice President JD Vance warned that travel during the busy Thanksgiving period could be particularly disrupted. The shutdown has left many air traffic controllers without paychecks, impacting their ability to work efficiently.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown is affecting air travel, leading to delays and cancellations at airports.
- Vice President JD Vance said November travel could be a "disaster" due to unpaid air traffic controllers.
- Thanksgiving is a busy travel time, with millions flying, making delays more problematic.
- Staffing in some areas is down by 50% since the shutdown began.
- On October 30, there were over 900 flight delays and more than 200 cancellations.
- Several major airports have had temporary closures due to the situation.
- Both political parties are blaming each other for not resolving the funding issue.
- Industry leaders are urging the government to end the shutdown to restore normal operations.
