Delta says the shutdown travel chaos that canceled thousands of flights cost it $200 million

Core Insights - Delta Air Lines anticipates a $200 million reduction in profits due to flight disruptions caused by the US government shutdown, which was the longest on record [1] - The shutdown significantly impacted the aviation industry, leading to thousands of flight cancellations [1] - Air traffic controllers faced staffing shortages as they were not receiving pay during the shutdown, resulting in fewer personnel available to manage flights [1] Industry Response - To address staffing shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency order to reduce flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the US [2]