Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told investors that the recent U.S. government shutdown wiped about 200 million dollars off the airline’s results. He said the impact came mainly from a 5–10 percent drop in bookings from early November onward, as operational disruptions mounted and FAA-mandated capacity cuts took effect.
➡️ Bastian added that refunds for canceled flights also increased during the shutdown period, further pressuring revenues. According to Delta, the shutdown effect will be treated as a one-off hit, but it underscores how quickly political gridlock can ripple through airline demand and operations.
