The Benefits Of Chartering Flights During Government Shutdowns
Even though the most recent government shutdown was solved – at least momentarily – on January 25, 2019, we are not out from the woods. President Trump has made it clear that he’s devoted to building his border wall, and has implied that he is willing to shut the government down if Congress doesn’t reach an agreement. Among the regions of the government which was the most impacted by the shutdown was air transport. Transportation Security Administration employees were furloughed or were working without pay – and therefore were air traffic controllers. These elements have made aviation difficult for flyers – with a notable exception. Charter flyers aren’t currently experiencing ill effects due to the government shutdown, and probably won’t be impacted by any future shutdowns. Let us discuss some of the advantages of chartering flights throughout government shutdowns now. 1. Charter airplanes fly from small, regional airports Unlike tradit...