Washington, DC – The US government shutdown has caused an unprecedented crisis in the aviation sector. More than 4 million passengers were stranded at various US airports, amid chaos, delays, and mass flight cancellations.
US airlines said the crisis worsened after several vital government services, including the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration, were shut down. This led to a severe shortage of staff and air traffic controllers. Hundreds of domestic and international flights were delayed.
Officials explained that the shutdown stemmed from disagreements between the White House and Congress over passing the new budget. This led to a temporary disruption of several federal agencies, quickly impacting transportation and public services.
American airports witnessed scenes of extreme overcrowding. Thousands of travelers were forced to wait for hours amid a clear lack of information or immediate solutions. Many expressed their anger at the ongoing government shutdown and its direct impact on citizens’ lives.
Analysts believe the ongoing crisis could inflict significant damage on the US economy, with airlines and airports suffering mounting daily losses. They assert that the current government shutdown is the most severe impact on the US air transport sector in decades.
