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DHS shutdown impact: Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on the disruption to travel

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The ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown is creating TSA staffing shortages that former United CEO Oscar Munoz says are disrupting travel operations and prompted airline executives to send an open letter urging Congress to end the shutdown. The staffing strain raises the risk of increased delays and cancellations, posing near-term downside to airline operational performance and passenger demand until funding is restored.

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The ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown is creating TSA staffing shortages that former United CEO Oscar Munoz says are disrupting travel operations and prompted airline executives to send an open letter urging Congress to end the shutdown. The staffing strain raises the risk of increased delays and cancellations, posing near-term downside to airline operational performance and passenger demand until funding is restored.

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