{"id":2046326,"date":"2023-09-27T12:10:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-travel-delays-will-follow-government-shutdown-warns-white-house\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T12:16:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:16:03","slug":"air-travel-delays-will-follow-government-shutdown-warns-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-travel-delays-will-follow-government-shutdown-warns-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"White House warns of air travel delays due to government shutdown."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fair-travel-delays-will-follow-government-shutdown-warns-white-house%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046326&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<p>The White\u2063 House issued a warning\u200c about potential air travel disruptions in the event of a government shutdown. Transportation employees would be required to\u200d work without pay, leading to significant delays\u200c for travelers. If\u200b Congress fails to fund the federal government by Sept. 30, a shutdown could occur. The White House stated that during a shutdown, over 13,000\u2063 air traffic controllers and \u206250,000 Transportation Security Officers, along with other\u2064 FAA and TSA personnel, \u2063would have to\u2062 continue their critical duties without receiving payment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Impact on Air Travel and Economy<\/h2>\n<p>In previous shutdowns, this situation has caused major delays and\u2064 longer wait times at airports nationwide. The potential shutdown \u2063would also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/air-travel-delays-will-follow-government-shutdown-warns-white-house\/\" title=\"White House warns of air travel delays due to government shutdown.\">disrupt air traffic controller training<\/a>, which could have long-term consequences for\u200b the industry. The U.S. Travel Association estimates that the \u200bAmerican\u200b travel\u200d economy could lose up to $140 million per day during a shutdown, resulting in flight delays, extended screening lines,\u200c and \u2064other travel-related\u200b issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Related\u2063 Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/in-praise-of-government-shutdowns-5498999?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>In Praise of Government Shutdowns<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; Published \u200con 9\/27\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/house-advances-4-spending-bills-as-mccarthy-vows-funding-stopgap-to-avert-shutdown-5498645?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>House Advances \u200c4\u2063 Spending Bills as McCarthy Vows Funding Stopgap to Avert Shutdown<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; Published on 9\/26\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A survey conducted by the U.S. Travel Association\u2063 revealed that six out of ten Americans would cancel or\u200b avoid\u2064 air travel if a government shutdown\u2062 occurred. The inconvenience \u200ccaused \u200dto air travelers and the negative impact on the economy were also acknowledged by over 80% of respondents.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The shutdown\u2062 would not only affect travelers but also have\u200d adverse effects on \u2062businesses reliant on air travel. The 2019 government shutdown resulted in a $500 million loss in\u2063 visitor spending \u200bnationwide, according to \u2064the National Park Service.<\/p>\n<p>During previous shutdowns, \u2062many parks remained open due to state funding,\u2062 but essential services like restrooms and trash collection were unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Travel Association President and \u2062CEO Geoff Freeman emphasized the\u200d urgency of \u200davoiding a shutdown, stating that the potential \u200cdaily loss of $140 million is unacceptable and Congress must find a solution before the damages escalate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/government-shutdown-tsa-travel-how-it-could-affect-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interview with CBS<\/a>, Scott Keyes, founder of travel website Going.com, advised travelers to make\u200c alternate plans and reconsider visiting national parks in the\u2063 event of a shutdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p><strong>Staffing Challenges, Modernization Disruption<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a Sept. 25 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WPBMWUWJQYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interview with CNN<\/a>, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted the significant staffing \u200bchallenges that a government shutdown would pose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>An American \u2064Airlines plane pushes back from the gate at\u200b Dallas Fort Worth International Airport \u2064Terminal C. (Smiley N.\u200c Pool\/The Dallas Morning News\/TNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Buttigieg explained that a shutdown would halt air \u200ctraffic control training at a time when there is \u2063a recognized need for increased staffing. The added \u2062stress of working without pay would negatively\u2063 impact air traffic controllers and hinder\u200d progress in modernizing technology.<\/p>\n<p>He cited a previous \u200cincident in January where a critical IT system failure caused a temporary halt\u200c in all U.S.\u2062 flight departures.\u2062 The FAA\u2064 had been working on modernizing the system,\u200c and a shutdown would impede this progress.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>During the \u200b2018\u20132019\u200c shutdown, unscheduled\u2063 absences by air\u2064 traffic controllers led\u2063 to\u200d travel \u200bdisruptions across multiple airports. Key air\u200d corridors like New York are already strained in terms of air traffic workforce, and a shutdown would worsen the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition to the funding issue, the\u200c authorization of the\u200d FAA is\u200d also\u200c set to expire on Sept. 30. \u200bThe U.S. Travel Association urged Congress to pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-skirts-nationwide-economic-catastrophe-after-last-minute-agreement-to-lift-debt-ceiling\/\" title=\"Congress Skirts Nationwide Economic Catastrophe After Last-Minute Agreement To Lift Debt Ceiling\">short-term extension<\/a> for the FAA to avoid further challenges for \u2063travelers.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Senate is expected to approve \u200ba short-term funding\u2062 bill, but it remains uncertain whether it will be cleared before\u200d the Sept. 30 deadline. The House&#8217;s decision to vote on the bill is also unclear.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is\u200c it crucial for Congress\u200c to find \u2063a solution to fund the federal government before the Sept. 30\u200c deadline to prevent detrimental effects on air travel \u2063and the economy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D consider backup transportation options in the event of a government shutdown. He explained that delays and long wait\u2063 times at \u2064airports are likely to\u200b occur, and\u200d travelers should be prepared\u200c for potential disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of a government shutdown on air travel goes beyond\u2063 inconvenience and flight delays. It has significant \u200dconsequences for the economy as\u200d well. The U.S. Travel Association&#8217;s estimate of a potential $140 million daily loss emphasizes the economic toll of a shutdown. This loss includes not\u200c just the \u200ctravel industry, but\u200c also businesses that \u2062rely on air travel, such as \u200dhotels, restaurants, and local attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the disruption in air traffic controller training \u2063could have \u200blong-term effects\u200d on the\u2064 aviation industry. Qualified air\u200d traffic controllers are\u2064 crucial for the safe and efficient operation of flights. If training programs\u2064 are interrupted or postponed during \u2064a shutdown, it may result\u200d in a \u2063shortage\u2064 of trained professionals, leading to further complications\u200b in the\u2064 future.<\/p>\n<p>The potential\u200c air travel disruptions during a government shutdown were acknowledged by the White House as \u2063a concern that needs \u2062to \u200dbe addressed. Congress must find a solution to fund\u200d the\u200b federal government by the Sept. 30 deadline\u200c to avoid these detrimental effects on air \u200btravel and the economy.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paul-krugman-offers-predictably-insane-take-on-debt-ceiling-showdown\/\" title=\"Paul Krugman Offers Predictably Insane Take on Debt Ceiling Showdown\">clock ticks closer<\/a> to the deadline, the impact on air travel becomes a pressing issue for both travelers and businesses. The survey conducted by the\u2064 U.S. Travel Association revealed the hesitancy of Americans to fly during a shutdown and the widespread \u2062understanding of the negative consequences on the economy. \u200bWith \u2063over 80% of \u2063respondents acknowledging the inconveniences and\u200d economic impact,\u200b it is clear \u2062that avoiding a\u2062 government shutdown is crucial for the stability and growth of the travel industry.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of a potential shutdown, it is important for travelers to stay informed and prepare accordingly.\u200b Considering alternate plans and backup transportation options can help mitigate the disruptions caused by a shutdown. Additionally, \u200bkeeping an eye on the latest updates and\u2062 guidelines from relevant authorities can provide \u200bvaluable\u2064 information\u200d for travelers.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 potential air travel disruptions and\u2062 their impact\u200d on the economy\u200c underscore the urgency\u2063 for Congress to find a \u2063solution and prevent a government shutdown.\u2063 The byproduct \u200cof failed\u2063 negotiations would be detrimental to air travelers, \u2063businesses, and\u200b the overall travel industry. It is essential for Congress to prioritize the resolution \u200cof budgetary issues \u2064before the Sept. 30 deadline to \u200densure the stability and prosperity of air travel and the\u200b economy.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Epoch Times &#8211; &#8220;In Praise of Government Shutdowns&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The Epoch \u2063Times &#8211; &#8220;House Advances 4 Spending Bills as McCarthy \u2064Vows Funding Stopgap to Avert\u2063 Shutdown&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>CBS News &#8211; Interview with \u200bScott Keyes,\u200d founder of travel website Going.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The White House cautioned that air travel could face major delays if a government shutdown occurs, as transportation workers would be unpaid. Failure to fund the federal government by Sept. 30 may lead to a shutdown. In an Extreme Republican Shutdown, more disruptions are anticipated. Congress must reach an agreement to avoid this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":2046327,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2046326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/186"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2046326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046326\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2046327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2046326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2046326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2046326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}