A traffic control tower at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
The White House on Thursday warned that the ongoing government shutdown, now on day 23, could cause delays for air travel as the holiday season approaches and as air traffic controllers are set to miss their first full paycheck.
“We fear there will be significant flight delays, disruptions and cancellations in major airports across the country this holiday season,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press conference Thursday. “If Democrats continue to shut down the government, they will also be shutting down American air travel.”
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