United Airlines has announced how their flights will be impacted under the government shutdown , and it could be bad news for travelers not located near one of the airline’s eight regional hubs.

United will be reducing flight schedules during the shutdown as the Federal Aviation Administration looks to maintain safety across the country as many of their workers remain in furlough.

Why It Matters

The government shutdown, which started October 1, has persisted for more than a month now, and everything from flight availability to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits have been affected.

Travelers could experience flight delays and even cancellations as government workers remain unpaid and not monitoring overall flight safety across the country. Image placeholder

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