CNN This Morning Even if Shutdown Ends, Air Travel Woes Will Continue
Nov 12, 2025
Alex Thompson, a CNN political analyst, joins conservative commentator Carrie Sheffield and Democratic strategist Antoine Seawright to dissect the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on air travel. They clash over party responsibilities and health care messaging amid political chaos. Retired judge Mark Wolf shares insights on his resignation, raising alarms about threats to judicial independence. With air travel disruptions looming, the panel explores how political decisions directly affect everyday life.
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Air Travel Recovery Will Be Slow
- The FAA is forcing flight cancellations because many controllers called out sick during the shutdown, creating staffing uncertainty.
- Restoring normal air travel could take weeks or months even after the government reopens.
Avoid Last-Minute Travel Plans
- Expect airlines to cancel flights a week in advance and avoid last-minute plans when staffing is uncertain.
- Rebook early and build extra time into travel during this disrupted period.
Traveler's Long Airport Wait
- Mary Schiavo described a planned 12-hour airport ordeal after a five-hour flight due to cancellations.
- She expressed frustration and nervousness about cascading travel delays and logistics.