What Fliers Should Keep in Mind as the Shutdown Pauses

Travelers shouldn’t assume security lines and air-traffic control will start running smoothly right after a temporary deal is set

For travelers, the government shutdown has gone from summerlike congestion to all-out blizzard conditions. Plan accordingly.

Air travel has grown more unpredictable as more air-traffic controllers, TSA screeners and other federal employees stop showing up to work while paychecks are withheld. A temporary reprieve from the government shutdown announced by President Trump on Friday may reduce delays and cancellations, but travelers should take precautions until a fully funded budget is in place.

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