"Monday, November 3, saw nearly 5,000 flights delayed in the U.S. The weekend prior saw more than 10,000. Cancellations are stacking up as well. As the length of this most recent government shutdown sets new records, those headaches at the airport aren't expected to ease. They are, in fact, likely to get worse. And while that's scary news for anyone who might be planning to head home for Thanksgiving, there's a chance it could be what gets the government back to work."
"Major airlines are already applying pressure. Delta Air Lines, United, American, and Southwest have all called on Congress to pass a stop-gap funding bill that would allow the government to reopen, citing risks to aviation safety. The airline industry lobby typically carries significant weight in Washington, as it represents 10 million jobs. It's also a critical part of the tourism and cargo transport industries, in addition to general business."
Nearly 5,000 flights were delayed on Nov. 3 and over 10,000 the prior weekend, with cancellations also increasing. The prolonged government shutdown has led to staffing shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers, and some have begun calling in sick. Major carriers including Delta, United, American, and Southwest have urged Congress to pass a stop-gap funding bill, citing aviation safety risks. The airline industry represents roughly 10 million jobs and supports tourism, cargo transport, and business travel, which totaled $1.47 trillion worldwide last year. Comparisons to the 2019 shutdown note that controller absences then contributed to delays that helped end the shutdown. Disruptions threaten to worsen ahead of Thanksgiving.
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