Kathmandu. The U.S. government shutdown has had a huge impact on aviation systems. More than 32 lakh flights have been cancelled or delayed. This extended the shutdown for the 34th day.
This is happening in US airports and aviation. This is due to the high absenteeism among air traffic controllers working without pay. This is causing flight delays.
There have been reports of overcrowding at airports, staffing shortages at TSA checkpoints and canceled flights. Reports indicate that canceled flights are taking place at airports such as JFK.
This prolonged shutdown has exacerbated flight delays. This is affecting 32 lakh passengers. Many air traffic controllers are forced to work without pay or take other jobs.
Impact on economy and security
}
According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the shutdown is estimated to cost the US economy between $7 billion and $14 billion. Geoff Freeman, president of the American Travel Association, said that while safety is a top flight, passengers still face unnecessary costs such as delays, cancellations and loss of confidence in their travel experience.
Appeal to Congress
}
The shutdown has forced 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers to work without pay.
Meanwhile, the Travel Association of America sent a letter to Congress on Monday urging the federal government to reopen travel in front of crowds for Thanksgiving. “60% of Americans are rethinking their travel plans,” said the letter, signed by 500 organizations. ’
