Federal Government Shutdown Could Impact Mid-Michigan Air Travel

Federal government shutdown could impact Mid-Michigan air travel

"Passengers should come in at least an hour before their flight."

Government Shutdown Impacts Air Travel as FAA Worker Shortages Cause Nationwide Flight Delays - USA Herald

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second week, its effects are rippling through the nation’s aviation system in alarming ways. The shutdown impacts air travel across the country, grounding or delaying thousands of flights as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staffing shortages and unpaid work conditions deepen the crisis.  Shutdown Impacts Air Travel Across Major Airports With no resolution in sight, furloughed essential workers — i…

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

by Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University and Melanie Dickman, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Airports across the United States have been experiencing significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who have been required to work without pay since a government shutdown began on Oct. 1, 2025. Reports suggest employees have been …