Summary
Travel disruptions are worsening due to the U.S. government shutdown as airlines face flight cuts and delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that if the shutdown continues, the situation may become severe, potentially affecting more flights. The Senate has passed a bill to end the shutdown, and Duffy urges the House to approve it.
Key Facts
- Airlines cut 6% of flights at 40 major airports on Tuesday.
- These flight cuts are expected to reach 10% by Friday.
- Many air traffic workers are working without pay, leading to flight disruptions.
- As of Tuesday evening, over 1,700 flights were canceled and more than 3,000 were delayed.
- The Senate has passed a bill to reopen the government; the House needs to do the same.
- Duffy noted improvement with more air traffic controllers returning to work, suggesting hope for an end to the shutdown.
- If the shutdown continues, airlines might stop flying altogether.
- Duffy stressed the urgency, warning that travel disruptions could significantly worsen.
