Federal government shutdowns can disrupt air travel, threaten food assistance programs for millions of people, and leave federal workers without pay.
November 09, 2025
high
policy_impact
Common effects reported during U.S. federal government funding lapses.
Air travel demand and airport congestion are generally lower in the weeks immediately preceding the Thanksgiving travel period compared with the holiday peak weeks.
November 07, 2025
high
temporal
Seasonal travel patterns around the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday create a short window of reduced congestion before the main travel surge.
Flight delays can increase when adverse weather coincides with air traffic control staffing shortages, producing compounded disruptions to air travel.
September 27, 2025
high
causal
Common interacting factors that disrupt airline operations