Flights Grounded: Government Shutdown Causes Air Travel Chaos

The US government shutdown is causing major problems for air travel. Many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work because they are not getting paid. This has led to many flights being cancelled or delayed. The situation is expected to get worse in the coming days. The US Senate is trying to pass a deal to end the shutdown. If the deal passes, the government will reopen for about 80 days. This will give lawmakers more time to work out a longer-term funding agreement. The deal includes a reversal of all government employee layoffs that occurred during the shutdown. It also guarantees that federal workers will receive back pay. Air travellers have expressed frustration at the cancellations and delays. The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which is usually the busiest travel season in the US. However, this year, many people may not be able to travel due to the shutdown. The shutdown has also had other effects across the country. Federal workers are not receiving paycheques. Museums that receive federal funds have had to close their doors. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), which provides food aid to millions of low-income Americans, has also been affected. Some lawmakers have argued for a permanent solution to funding the government. Others feel that the impacts on everyday Americans are enough to back a temporary plan. The end of the shutdown is in sight, but another shutdown could be on the horizon if a longer-term agreement is not reached.