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What the government shutdown deal means for airline delays

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The departures display board shows multiple flights delayed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Brandon/AP)
The departures display board shows multiple flights delayed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Brandon/AP)

The House is voting on a deal to end the shutdown, as the government continues to mandate flight reductions at dozens of major U.S. airports.

Host Peter O'Dowd speaks with Seth Kaplan, Here & Now's transportation analyst, about the state of the delays.

This segment aired on November 12, 2025.

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