A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trumps team failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the department through September. Democrats are demanding changes to how immigration operations are conducted after the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis last month.
The shutdown impacts TSA, the agency responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports across the country. Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.
TSA officers are expected to work without pay while lawmakers remain without an agreement on DHSs annual funding. TSA officers also worked through the record shutdown that ended Nov. 12, but aviation experts say this one may play out differently.

"I like that they have a coherent strategy now, so thats different, but Im not convinced that it will work," said analyst Brett Snyder, author of the Cranky Flier blog.
Privately owned Avelo, which launched in 2021, reported an operating loss of $6.4 million and a loss margin of negative-7.4% in the third quarter of 2025, the most recent quarterly results available on the DOTs website. Avelos net loss for the first three quarters of the year was $35.6 million. 
The airlines financial footing was bolstered in September with its largest investment since initial prelaunch funding. Though Avelo hasnt revealed the amount, it was more than the $42 million it received in 2022. 

The route will operate five times weekly for most of the winter and daily during peak spring break and winter holiday periods.
The carrier will operate Minneapolis-Maui with Airbus A330-300 planes featuring business, premium economy and economy cabins.
Delta will also bring back Boston-Honolulu service next winter, with four-times-weekly flights, as well as daily flights during the holidays. Delta tried the route during the winter of 2024-25 but discontinued it for this winter.

Under the mandate, announced Friday evening by the FAA and the Transportation Department, all U.S. carriers will be told to formally commit to merit-based hiring of pilots.
"Failure to do so will subject airlines to federal investigation," the DOT said.
The DOT said it is issuing the mandate due to ongoing allegations of airlines using DEI practices in pilot hiring. The department didnt immediately respond to a request to provide details of the alleged allegations.