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flag A 43-day government shutdown cost Delta $200M due to flight cancellations and disruptions.

flag A 43-day U.S. government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million due to flight cancellations, reduced bookings, and operational disruptions. flag The Federal Aviation Administration imposed emergency flight cuts of up to 6% after air traffic controllers, many working without pay, missed shifts, leading to over 10,000 cancellations between November 7 and 16. flag Major hubs in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta were affected. flag Despite the turmoil, Delta reported strong holiday travel demand and robust bookings through December, with CEO Ed Bastian calling the impact temporary. flag The FAA awarded bonuses to only 776 workers with perfect attendance during the shutdown, excluding nearly 20,000 others, drawing criticism from Senator Tammy Duckworth, who urged broader recognition. flag Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy defended the decision, stating all affected workers would receive backpay.

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