Core Insights - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby indicated that the ongoing federal government shutdown could negatively affect bookings if it persists [1][2] - Despite the shutdown, essential federal employees, including Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers, are still required to work without pay [1] - Kirby noted that the shutdown has not yet impacted the airline's business, as initial expectations were that it would be resolved quickly [2] Impact on Business - Kirby mentioned that confidence in the government's ability to resolve the shutdown is waning, which could lead to a decline in bookings over time [2] - There is no specific timeline for when the airline might start to see an impact, but the risk to the U.S. economy increases with each passing day of the shutdown [2]