The impacts of the longest federal government shutdown in United States history are reverberating around the country — leaving millions of Americans in limbo.

As the government shutdown drags into its 38th day and forced flight reductions begin taking effect, the number of daily flight cancellations Americans are experiencing has skyrocketed. By noon Friday,

The U.S. travel industry is sounding the alarm that a prolonged shutdown will cripple Thanksgiving flights, increase costs and hurt workers, families and the broader economy.

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under Senate rules to advance the bill that would have provided short-term funding through Nov. 21.

If travelers choose not to rebook, federal rules require a full refund, including bag fees or seat upgrades, even on non-refundable tickets.

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.

The United States federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1, 2025, making it the longest shutdown in American history.

Several airports that send flights to Palm Beach International Airport could see flight cancellations amid the federal government shutdown.