Government Shutdown Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel for Americans
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**Shutdown Standoff Threatens Thanksgiving Travel Plans as FAA Cuts Flights**
As the Thanksgiving travel season approaches, a government shutdown is poised to wreak havoc on America’s airports, raising concerns among travelers and lawmakers alike.
With the Biden administration mired in political gridlock, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated significant reductions in daily flights across major airports.
Starting this week, airlines will face a 4% cut in scheduled flights, escalating to 10% by mid-month.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has sounded the alarm, warning that without a resolution, air travel could plummet to a mere trickle as the holiday rush ramps up.
Duffy noted, "It's only going to get worse... Two weeks before Thanksgiving, you're going to see air travel be reduced to a trickle."
As travelers brace for what could be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, the situation has sparked calls from across the political spectrum for an urgent resolution to the shutdown.
Flight cancellations and delays are rapidly accumulating, with over 1,550 cancellations reported yesterday alone, and more expected as staffing shortages at control towers grow.
The impact on everyday Americans is clear: while Congress may be insulated from the consequences of its inaction, regular citizens are left to suffer the fallout.
The reality is that not everyone has the luxury of flying private, as Duffy aptly observed, highlighting the disparity between lawmakers and the citizens they serve.
As the looming airport chaos looms large on the horizon, it’s evident that both parties in Washington will face mounting pressure from the electorate to come to the bargaining table and resolve this standoff before the holiday travel season descends into chaos.
The clock is ticking, and with millions of Americans counting on safe and reliable travel for their Thanksgiving celebrations, the responsibility lies with Congress to put aside partisan divisions and act swiftly for the welfare of the nation.
Sources:
zerohedge.com
wnd.com
independentsentinel.com
As the Thanksgiving travel season approaches, a government shutdown is poised to wreak havoc on America’s airports, raising concerns among travelers and lawmakers alike.
With the Biden administration mired in political gridlock, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated significant reductions in daily flights across major airports.
Starting this week, airlines will face a 4% cut in scheduled flights, escalating to 10% by mid-month.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has sounded the alarm, warning that without a resolution, air travel could plummet to a mere trickle as the holiday rush ramps up.
Duffy noted, "It's only going to get worse... Two weeks before Thanksgiving, you're going to see air travel be reduced to a trickle."
As travelers brace for what could be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, the situation has sparked calls from across the political spectrum for an urgent resolution to the shutdown.
Flight cancellations and delays are rapidly accumulating, with over 1,550 cancellations reported yesterday alone, and more expected as staffing shortages at control towers grow.
The impact on everyday Americans is clear: while Congress may be insulated from the consequences of its inaction, regular citizens are left to suffer the fallout.
The reality is that not everyone has the luxury of flying private, as Duffy aptly observed, highlighting the disparity between lawmakers and the citizens they serve.
As the looming airport chaos looms large on the horizon, it’s evident that both parties in Washington will face mounting pressure from the electorate to come to the bargaining table and resolve this standoff before the holiday travel season descends into chaos.
The clock is ticking, and with millions of Americans counting on safe and reliable travel for their Thanksgiving celebrations, the responsibility lies with Congress to put aside partisan divisions and act swiftly for the welfare of the nation.
Sources:
zerohedge.com
wnd.com
independentsentinel.com
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