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Passengers across the country stuck in travel hell as government shutdown takes toll on airports

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Nov 10, 2025

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A group traveling together at LaGuardia Airport in Queens on Nov. 10, 2025 amid widespread delays and cancelations caused by the government shutdown. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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A traveler sleeps with her bags on steps at LaGuardia. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Travelers walk past a flight information board at the Miami International Airport. Getty Images

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Travelers check in for flights at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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Christine Avery, whose Delta airlines flight to Detroit is delayed six hours, waits for her new flight at the Miami International Airport. Getty Images

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Travelers sit in a bench area at LaGuardia Airport. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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A person sits with their luggage at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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A pilot walks through Terminal A at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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An employee at LaGuardia airport waiting at the baggage claim area. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Travelers wait in line to clear through a TSA checkpoint at the Miami International Airport. Getty Images

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Kirk Downie, 25, of Brooklyn, had his flight canceled but was alerted before going to LaGuardia Airport and was able to stay with family overnight. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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People wait in a long line at a car rental counter at Miami International Airport. AP

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LaGuardia Airport experiences flight delays and cancellations due to a shortage of FAA air traffic controllers during a government shutdown. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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A person checks the status of their flight on a departures board at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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These two on the left spent the night in LaGuardia Airport. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Travelers wait in line at the Delta desk at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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A long line of taxi cabs waiting to pass through LaGuardia. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Travelers walking through a crowd at the Miami International Airport. Getty Images

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A group of travelers arriving at LaGuardia Airport. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Grounded airplanes seen at LaGuardia airport. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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A board of cancelations and delays at LaGuardia. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Travelers move through Terminal A at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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A traveler at LaGuardia airport checking the status of her flight. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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People sitting in a waiting area at LaGuardia. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

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Several cancelled flights are displayed on a departures board at Boston Logan International Airport. AFP via Getty Images

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