Air Travel May Not Fully Recover Post-Shutdown, With Thanksgiving Season Around The Corner

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Air Travel May Not Fully Recover Post-Shutdown, With Thanksgiving Season Around The Corner

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

A major trade association representing American, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines warned Monday residual effects from the government shutdown could still impact air travel for days after the government is reopened…

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