U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet with aviation industry leaders to address the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on air travel. The shutdown, now in its fourth week, has caused delays and staffing issues, with over 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay. Senate Democrats are blocking a short-term funding bill, demanding renewal of expiring Obamacare subsidies. Despite staffing shortages, overall on-time departure rates remain normal. Analysts warn of potential repeat disruptions seen in the 2019 shutdown if the impasse continues. Attendees at the White House roundtable include top airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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