House members find creative ways to beat travel chaos to reach DC in time for shutdown vote The House is expected to vote on a funding bill to open the government on Wednesday The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Sean Duffy Backs Trump's $10K Bonus, Urges Air Traffic Controllers' Return, Promises 70% Pay 'Within 48 Hours' Of Government Reopening Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged air traffic controllers in the U.S. to get back to work as the bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown passes the Senate vote. Benzinga · Nov 12, 2025
Social Security Offices Are Open With Reduced Services As Shutdown Becomes Longest In U.S. History The federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is affecting services across multiple agencies, including the Social Security Administration. While Social Security payments are continuing on schedule, in-person services at local field offices are operating on a reduced basis due to staffing shortages, according to the SSA's website. Benzinga · Nov 11, 2025
3I/ATLAS Update: Avi Loeb Claims Michio Kaku 'Trying To Be Liked,' Wrote 'No Scientific Papers' Harvard's Avi Loeb fires back at Michio Kaku over 3I/ATLAS 'alien probe' claims, stating Kaku 'wrote no scientific papers' and is 'trying to be liked'. Read the full debate. International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025
Pete Buttigieg Wonders Why Trump Would Pick A Fight With Air Traffic Controllers, He Says Its To 'Change The Subject' On This Issue Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday accused President Donald Trump of lying about his record and attacking air traffic controllers to divert attention from rising health insurance costs under his administration. Benzinga · Nov 11, 2025
Delta pilot calms flyers nervous about shutdown chaos with heartwarming ‘ice cream’ promise The pilot said his daughter just learned the word “ice cream” and that he had promised to get her some upon his return The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Trump threatens to cut air traffic controllers' pay Air traffic controllers have been increasingly absent from their critical posts during the government shutdown as they go without pay. Axios · Nov 10, 2025
How fast will airports and flight schedules get back to normal after government shutdown ends? Sunday marked the worst day for air travel yet amid the ongoing shutdown, with nearly 3,000 canceled flights nationwide The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Flight cancelled in the US shutdown? How to rebook, get a refund and adjust your travel plans Major carriers, including Delta, United, American and Southwest, are offering refunds and fare waivers. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
As Lawmakers Advance Plan To End Historic 41-Day Government Shutdown, Here's How Air Travel Could Recover As Senate leaders approved a deal clearing the path to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, here's how the domestic air travel sector could recover. Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025
Travel chaos as flight cancellations and delays worsen amid government shutdown US airports are experiencing significant disruption as the shutdown rattles on The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Sean Duffy Predicts Air Travel Will 'Slow To A Trickle' Ahead Of Thanksgiving, Says Pete Hegseth Offered Military ATCs Amid Staffing Woes Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that air travel will be significantly impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its 41st day. Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025
Shutdown Crisis: Republicans Unveil Mystery 'Key' To Unlock The Federal Government Republicans claim to have the 'key' to end the US government shutdown and restore air safety now. International Business Times UK · Nov 9, 2025
Transportation chief rules out air travel for many Americans this Thanksgiving unless shutdown ends as flights are 'reduced to a trickle' "Listen, many of them are not going to be able to get on an airplane, because there are not going to be that many flights that fly unless this thing doesn't open back up." Fortune · Nov 9, 2025
Axios · Nov 9, 2025 Duffy: Air travel will slow to a "trickle" before Thanksgiving He warned Americans may not be able to spend Thanksgiving with family.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 Sean Duffy warns ‘substantial’ number of Americans will miss Thanksgiving with their family due to shutdown Transportation chief says dozens of ‘sick-outs’ reported Saturday at major airports
The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2025 US flight cancellations rise as Sean Duffy warns travel could reduce to a ‘trickle’ More than 2,500 flights cancelled as transportation secretary says flight reductions could reach 20% if shutdown persists
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025 Over 1,500 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers The FAA has plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days
Fortune · Nov 8, 2025 American Airlines CEO says the government shutdown is impacting holiday travel bookings: 'Nobody wants to put up with hassle' American Airlines canceled more than 200 of its 6,200 scheduled flights on Friday as air traffic reductions began.
Benzinga · Nov 8, 2025 Sean Duffy Warns Of 20% Flight Reductions As Shutdown Threatens To Cripple Holiday Travel: 'Going To Make Decisions Based On...' The Donald Trump administration has warned that worsening air traffic controller shortages caused by the prolonged government shutdown could soon ground thousands more flights, disrupting travel just as the busy holiday season approaches.
Tom’s Guide · Nov 7, 2025 FAA flight reductions — what travelers can do as hundreds of flights canceled With the government shutdown ongoing, the FAA has reduced flights and affected thousands of flights heading into the holiday season. Here's what you need to know.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Sean Duffy called ‘world-class stupid’ as he flies off to campaign stop for son-in-law with airports in chaos: report As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world, according to a report.
Fortune · Nov 7, 2025 Frontier’s CEO on air travel reductions: Buy a second plane ticket from competitors if you ‘don’t want to be stranded’ "If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don't want to be stranded, I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2025 US Flight Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Reductions Nationwide US airlines face widespread flight cancellations as the Trump administration orders reductions amid a government shutdown.