Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday warned that the crisis facing air travel in the United States, exasperated by the ongoing government shutdown, is going to get worse unless Congress acts.

More than 2,500 flights cancelled as transportation secretary says flight reductions could reach 20% if shutdown persists

US lawmakers are working over the weekend as they seek a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown, which is now on day 40.

WASHINGTON: Air travel in the United States could soon “slow to a trickle,” authorities warned Sunday as thousands more flights were canceled or delayed and passengers faced chaos…

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday warned that the crisis facing air travel in the United States, exasperated by the ongoing government shutdown, is going to get worse…

Even if the House votes to reopen the government, air travelers could see ripple effects from the shutdown for weeks as the nation’s air system recovers.

The shutdown has left unpaid air traffic controllers under financial strain, causing nationwide staffing shortages and flight delays.