What happens to air travel if government shuts down?
A government shutdown wouldn't stop air travel, but it could make it worse. Long lines at the airport, flight delays and other problems might pile up if the government shuts down.
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As a general note, airlines in the U.S. are not required to compensate passengers if a flight is delayed or canceled. The country only requires compensation if you are moved or bumped from an overbooked flight.
Basic Economy purchases are final, meaning these tickets are not changeable or refundable. Within 24 hours of your domestic flight, you can make a Same-Day Ticket Change in some instances.
Airport curfews, or night flight restrictions, are regulations that prevent aircraft from operating at certain times of the night. That means that outside of these mandated hours, airlines are not allowed to perform any take-offs, landings, or taxiing.