Agovernment shutdownis looming just as the peak holiday travel season gets underway. Lawmakers have been at an impasse and on Thursdayvoted downa short-term bill, which was backed by President-electDonald Trump, to continue to fund the U.S. government. A shutdown could begin as early as 1...
Government shutdown status is something travelers should keep in mind when planning their trips. Full shutdowns, partial shutdowns, and even sequesters and furloughs can have significant impact on travel. When a bipartisan budget committee fails to negotiate a compromise over agency funding, the fu...
How a government shutdown could impact travel Ross Feinstein, a strategic communications professional who has worked for a handful of government agencies -- including as the former spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration -- shared his insight as someone who has been throu...
In the event of a shutdown, national parks, zoos, and museums will all be closed. If you’re waiting on a passport for international travel, you’ll likely be waiting a bit longer, so here’s hoping you sent in your application with ample time before your trip. Airports will remain op...
MORE: What are the possible impacts of a government shutdown? Mayra Raya-Cruz, airport superintendent of operations, working air traffic control during the holiday travel rush at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Dec. 21, 2022.xBrittany Murray/Getty Images ...
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Chief David Pekoske warned Thursday that an extended government shutdown could result in travelers waiting longer to go through checkpoints at airports. “At TSA, part of DHS, about 59,000 of the agency’s 62,
During past shutdowns, there have been major impacts on both international and domestic travel. First, if you’re planning to travel internationally in 2024, make sure you budget extra time to process and renew your passport. In past shutdowns, 200,00...
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: GOVERNMENT UNSURE ABOUT Y2K TRAVEL WARNINGS REGARDING FARAWAY PLACES
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the partial U.S. government shutdown will cost it $25 million in lost revenue this month as fewer government employees and contractors are traveling. The government shutdown is the longest ever and has left some 800,00
Given the huge impact on the hundreds of thousands of people working in the aviation and travel industry, it is shocking that the Prime Minister didn’t consider the shutdown of international travel worthy of mention in his press conference on Saturday evening (October 31). ...