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Comments Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have warned that it could be a disaster if the government shutdown extends into the Thanksgiving holiday season. "It could be a disaster," Vance said after a White House roundtable with airline Quick Insights If the shutdown extends into Thanksgiving, air travel could face massive delays and potential disruptions as employees miss paychecks and may not report to work, coinciding with the busiest travel period. Major airlines warn that sustained shutdown could exacerbate air traffic control staffing shortages, increase delays, and strain operations during peak travel, calling on Congress to resolve the issue to avoid operational and financial impacts. 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents have missed paychecks, leading some to take other jobs, worsening existing staffing shortages and threatening air travel reliability. Recommended For You More Trending News
