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A prolonged US government shutdown could impact travel plans

Headline from The Columbian, on the newest of 2 developments

If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations.

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  1. A government shutdown could be a traveler's nightmare

    Headline from Insider ·

  2. Newest

    A prolonged US government shutdown could impact travel plans

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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23 articles, oldest first.

  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    How the potential government shutdown would impact travel (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Here are some FAQs about the impacts of a potential shutdown on travel.

  2. CBS News

    How would a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.? (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.

  3. Insider

    A government shutdown could be a traveler's nightmare (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A government shutdown could disrupt flights, extend security wait times, and slow safety functions, creating a stressful travel experience for flyers.

  4. KOB 4

    A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    A U.S. government shutdown has begun, and it could impact travel plans, with potential airport delays and cancellations. The shutdown started Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on funding. Many airport employees are now working without pay. Geoff Freeman from the U.

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    How a prolonged U.S. government shutdown could impact your travel plans (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans.

  6. The Columbian

    A prolonged US government shutdown could impact travel plans (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and even cancellations.

  7. FOX 5 DC

    Could government shutdown impact travel plans in DC region? (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven’t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.

  8. WHDH Boston

    A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays and

  9. New York Post

    How a US government shutdown could impact your travel plans — from delays, cancellations and more (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    If a U.S. government shutdown goes on long enough, it could throw a wrench in travel plans, potentially leading to longer airport wait times, flight delays, and even cancellations.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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