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Are airlines ignoring your rights during the government shutdown?

A Senator raises alarms as regulators are furloughed. Tell us what you're seeing.

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Christopher Elliott
Oct 25, 2025
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The prolonged government shutdown means key regulators aren’t working, including the Department of Transportation’s enforcement staff tasked with upholding airline passenger rights.

When oversight lapses, you can guess what happens next.

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