Government Shutdown Hitting Airlines as Traffic Controllers are Absent

Hospitality and airlines are being hit by the government shutdown. “Government shutdowns are never good for airlines,” Steven E. Orr says, especially because of the loss of flight controllers. The threats around backpay are also concerning him. However, he does see some tailwinds: jet fuel costs have dropped, for one.

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10 Oct 2025

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