Travel Delays Could Get Worse If Government Stays Closed, Duffy Says

Government Shutdown Impact on Air Travel - Potential travel restrictions are linked to government reopening and controller staffing [1] - Initial travel restrictions are at 6% [1] - Staffing triggers impacting air travel occurred, with improvements observed [1][2] - Saturday saw 81 staffing triggers, Sunday 53, indicating significant issues [2] Potential Disruptions and Airline Response - Government shutdown could lead to massive disruptions, though quantification is uncertain [2][3] - Disruption could exceed 10% [3] - Airlines might ground planes if the government doesn't reopen, indicating a serious situation [4]