Shutdown Snarls Travel, Cancels Thousands
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The U.S. government shutdown snarled air travel, canceling nearly 3,000 flights nationwide and prompting FAA limits on private jets at major airports as talks continued in Washington.
"This will live on" -- Duffy explains that flying will remain a mess even after the shutdown because so many air traffic controllers are retiring
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"This will live on" -- Duffy explains that flying will remain a mess even after the shutdown because so many air traffic controllers are retiring
Reposted by Scott L. Greer, Alan M. MacEachren
Government is shut down. Chaos in airports. 42 million going hungry. 24 million face skyrocketing healthcare costs. Economy in turmoil. And the president of the United States is in the Fox broadcast booth calling plays for a football game.
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Government is shut down. Chaos in airports. 42 million going hungry. 24 million face skyrocketing healthcare costs. Economy in turmoil. And the president of the United States is in the Fox broadcast booth calling plays for a football game.
Reposted by David Darmofal, Christina Ho
not enough chatter about how frequently members fly and how attacking airport capacity directly affects them in a way that cutting SNAP does not
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
not enough chatter about how frequently members fly and how attacking airport capacity directly affects them in a way that cutting SNAP does not
More Trump madness as he urges any controllers who took sick time during the shutdown to quit. Imagine the impact that would have on a system that is already having to reduce traffic this week. Fortunately, very few people take anything this man says seriously. www.newsweek.com/faa-flight-d...
Trump threatens air traffic controllers, offers "patriots" $10K bonus
Thousands of flights have been canceled as a consequence of the federal government shutdown.
www.newsweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
More Trump madness as he urges any controllers who took sick time during the shutdown to quit. Imagine the impact that would have on a system that is already having to reduce traffic this week. Fortunately, very few people take anything this man says seriously. www.newsweek.com/faa-flight-d...
Trickle down economics working at last.
Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday.
Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Trickle down economics working at last.
With some moderate Democrats caving to Republican pressure, the shutdown was all for naught. www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
With some moderate Democrats caving to Republican pressure, the shutdown was all for naught. www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
FAA Flight Cuts Create Chaos at Airports www.today.com/video/thousa...
FAA Flight Cuts Create Chaos at Airports
The nation’s airports are facing growing chaos and cancellations amid the government shutdown. There were more than 6,000 delays from coast to coast on Saturday, and this morning, FlightAware has list...
www.today.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
FAA Flight Cuts Create Chaos at Airports www.today.com/video/thousa...
Remember how much effort Republicans put into trashing
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social who did amazing job as Transportation Secretary. Trump & Musk & Duffy have destroyed extremely stable & necessary government services so quickly & thoroughly, their attempt to deflect blame are absurd (and won't work)
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social who did amazing job as Transportation Secretary. Trump & Musk & Duffy have destroyed extremely stable & necessary government services so quickly & thoroughly, their attempt to deflect blame are absurd (and won't work)
"This will live on" -- Duffy explains that flying will remain a mess even after the shutdown because so many air traffic controllers are retiring
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Remember how much effort Republicans put into trashing
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social who did amazing job as Transportation Secretary. Trump & Musk & Duffy have destroyed extremely stable & necessary government services so quickly & thoroughly, their attempt to deflect blame are absurd (and won't work)
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social who did amazing job as Transportation Secretary. Trump & Musk & Duffy have destroyed extremely stable & necessary government services so quickly & thoroughly, their attempt to deflect blame are absurd (and won't work)
This one hit home after a long trip.
How to kill time during flight delays
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How to kill time during flight delays
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Opinion | How to kill time during flight delays
Try Xmas shopping airport-style!
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This one hit home after a long trip.
How to kill time during flight delays
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How to kill time during flight delays
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U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on
More than 1,100 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
Reposted by Scott A. Imberman
I feel like this needs to be said, bc some big accounts are missing it.
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I feel like this needs to be said, bc some big accounts are missing it.
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
The people feeling the pain of shutdown:
Govt workers furloughed or working for free (Lots in VA)
Flights (note fight over private v. commercial @katieporteroc.bsky.social won)
40M losing SNAP
v
20M on ACA subsidies
by Mary Feeney
I’ve also heard from a few US colleagues who withdrew bc of flight uncertainty!
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I’ve also heard from a few US colleagues who withdrew bc of flight uncertainty!
As GOP refuses still to call House to order because of Epstein files. Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
As GOP refuses still to call House to order because of Epstein files. Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald
The disruptions from federal restrictions on flying at the nation’s busiest airports were challenging, but relatively contained this weekend. But the cuts are expected to grow in the coming days, threatening to wreak havoc for airlines and travelers as Thanksgiving approaches.
Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week
The fact that planes are generally less full in early November helped airlines limit the impact. That will change as Thanksgiving nears.
nyti.ms
November 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The disruptions from federal restrictions on flying at the nation’s busiest airports were challenging, but relatively contained this weekend. But the cuts are expected to grow in the coming days, threatening to wreak havoc for airlines and travelers as Thanksgiving approaches.
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
While the Congress is still on a paid vacation....
Airport Disruptions Will Get Worse This Week www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Airport Disruptions Will Get Worse This Week www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
While the Congress is still on a paid vacation....
Airport Disruptions Will Get Worse This Week www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Airport Disruptions Will Get Worse This Week www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Reposted by Jonathan Wolff
Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday.
Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday.