US government shutdown could cost travel sector $1 billion per week, disrupt holiday travel
20/12/2024 20:01
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - A partial government
shutdown could cost the U.S. travel industry $1 billion per week
and lead to widespread disruptions for travelers, a trade group
representing airlines, hotels and other travel companies said
Friday.
"A prolonged government shutdown threatens holiday travel
disruptions that Americans won’t tolerate," said U.S. Travel
Association CEO Geoff Freeman. On Thursday, the head of the
Transportation Security Administration warned an extended
partial U.S. government shutdown could lead to longer wait times
at airports.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; editing by Diane Craft)
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