Thousands of Flights Delayed as U.S. Shutdown Strains Aviation System
With 12,000 delays in days, the shutdown threatens holiday travel and could cost the U.S. travel economy $1B per week.
Alex Cornici
Alex Cornici is a travel writer and editor at TheTraveler.org, reporting on global travel updates and news for international readers.
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