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What the government shutdown deal means for airline delays

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

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