Government shutdown - flights?

[japanese maple]

Where are you flying to/from? (And what dates if you don't mind sharing)

I actually switched to the earliest flight on the way there. Our cat won't know he's going a day early... And it was cheaper so we got over $400 in credits!

On the way back we are already on second flight out, so I think we will wait a bit because it would cost us to change that one.

 

[sam_gordon]

Just my opinion, but I don't think air travel will see any effects from the shutdown for at least one week, possibly even more than two.

That being said, I will generally take a morning flight on the way to vacation, and especially if it's cheaper? Sign me up!

 

[japanese maple]

Talked to an agent at United and was able to get us on the first flight home too without an extra cost. She actually worked some kind of magic where we used our credits from other flight to pay difference and we still have money left on travel certificates that will mostly pay for our flights to Knoxville/Dollywood next year!

I feel better in that we are on the first flight out each leg and that's about the best I can do in this situation. Now just wait and see!

Hope this doesn't last long, hope those affected make it through this and I hope those of us traveling don't have too many issues other than maybe some long lines!

 

[Simba's Mom]

I read yesterday (as I was sitting in the airport for our return trip) that travelers are unlikely to see little, if any, impact. However, air traffic personnel are required to continue working without pay until the shutdown ends, and I wonder how long that will last before controllers will get "sick"and/or just plain tired. And unfortunately we've been delayed due to an airport being closed because of "safety reasons due to too few air traffic controllers", so I just hope for the best for people flying!

 

[japanese maple]

I read yesterday (as I was sitting in the airport for our return trip) that travelers are unlikely to see little, if any, impact. However, air traffic personnel are required to continue working without pay until the shutdown ends, and I wonder how long that will last before controllers will get "sick"and/or just plain tired. And unfortunately we've been delayed due to an airport being closed because of "safety reasons due to too few air traffic controllers", so I just hope for the best for people flying!

Yeah if it lasts as long as the last one (35 days I think?) then we will feel it at the airports because that is exactly what happened. ATC and TSA started calling in sick. So flight delays and some cancellations.

That's why I tried to position us at the best advantage, first flight out! It's all I know to do I guess.