As the government shutdown continues to impact air travel, Greyhound is stepping up to meet travel demand.

The Brief

The government shutdown is causing air travel delays and staffing shortages.

Greyhound and FlixBus are stepping up to handle increased travel demand.

Air traffic controllers are working without pay, raising safety concerns.

Flix North America CEO Kai Boysan said that with ongoing uncertainty in air travel, the company wants travelers to know they can rely on intercity buses like Greyhound and FlixBus.

What they're saying:

"As travelers face continued uncertainty with air travel, we want people to know they still have dependable options," Boysan said in a statement to FOX Television Stations. "We’re seeing strong early bookings heading into the holiday weekend, and our

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