Airlines Use Thanksgiving Pilot Reserves Early Amid Government Shutdown Flight Delays

Carriers deploy holiday backup crews ahead of schedule as shutdown-related disruptions affect U.S. air travel operations.

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  • Government Shutdown: A suspension of non-essential federal operations due to lack of funding approval, often causing delays in transportation services.
  • Pilot Reserves: Backup airline pilots scheduled to be on standby, often used during peak travel or unforeseen disruptions.