US airlines grapple with shutdown fallout as Thanksgiving nears

Core Insights - The longest federal government shutdown has significantly disrupted tens of thousands of flights, impacting U.S. carriers' optimistic expectations for the holiday quarter [1] Group 1 - The government shutdown has led to operational challenges for airlines, affecting their flight schedules and overall performance [1] - U.S. carriers are now facing uncertainty regarding their financial outlook for the upcoming holiday season due to these disruptions [1]