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For individuals planning travel, especially around Thanksgiving, the uncertainty is alarming. With air traffic control systems under strain and ongoing disruptions, travelers face the prospect of delays, cancellations, and chaotic airports. Some voices warn that unless the shutdown ends soon, the holiday travel season could become a logistical nightmare.
This reality underscores the broader consequences of political standoffs—delays and disruptions that ripple through economic sectors and personal plans alike, all while political leaders seem more focused on messaging and blame than on finding common ground.