Air travel feeling impacts of government shutdown

Flight delays continued at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month.

The Brief

Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out and air traffic controllers go unpaid.

The good news right now is that this is not a peak travel time, so travelers stand better odds of rebooking if their flight is canceled.

Refunds are only issued if you decide to no longer take the trip, or find another way of getting to your destination.

The government shutdown has lasted over a month, and is set to become the longest in history.

Meanwhile, flight disruptions have piled up nationwide as air traffic controllers continue to go unpaid for their work.

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