There has been added urgency to end the government shutdown in recent days. Once again, air travel may prove pivotal in ending the government shutdown, especially with Thanksgiving looming.

At the moment, several warnings have been issued by government personnel over potential travel disasters. The White House recently issued a stern warning about Thanksgiving flights and how they may be affected if the shutdown continues.

Additionally, GOP leaders have warned that "airports will be flooded with cancellations" during the holiday season if a resolution is not made beforehand.

Now, another warning has been issued over the closure of certain airspaces.

Here's a closer look at why airspaces may shut down in the upcoming weeks, and how the major U.S. carriers continue to struggle this w

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