Hidden Turmoil in the Skies: What the Government Shutdown Is Really Doing to Your Flights
Ever stared at the Departures board in the airport and wondered if maybe—just maybe—all those delays are really just the government’s way of giving us more time to contemplate whether pretzels or peanuts count as a meal? Thanks to a government shutdown that’s stretched air traffic controllers thinner than a complimentary inflight blanket, U.S. travelers are finding themselves with lots more time to ponder life’s greatest questions at 35,000 feet…or, you know, while still at the gate. Is your nightmare delayed flight just a civic lesson in disguise, or proof that the only thing flying these days is your patience? This week, we dive straight into the chaos to ask: What do YOU think about our sky-high waiting game? LEARN MORE
U.S. travelers have faced mounting flight delays as the ongoing government shutdown causes staffing strain among air traffic controllers. What do you think?
“I always knew the government was secretly controlling the planes.”
Vanessa Dodick, Latch Installer
“I hope it gets sorted out before my plane starts to land.”
Adam Welch, Calculator Salesman
“That’s okay. I brought a book.”
Blake Fischetti, Manatee Advocate
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