Delta Air Lines $200M Shutdown Loss

The longest United States government shutdown on record, lasting 43 days, cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million and a loss of 25 cents per share. This was due to significant refunds and slowed bookings amid uncertainty in air travel. The United States — Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order requiring commercial airlines to cancel up to 6% of domestic flights, affecting over 10,000 flights. Air traffic controllers, who worked without pay, experienced stress and missed paychecks. Donald Trump pressured controllers to return to work and suggested bonuses, but the United States — Federal Aviation Administration only awarded bonuses to a small fraction of workers. Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized this decision, demanding bonuses for all affected United States — Federal Aviation Administration employees.