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Law's Eric Chaffee notes airlines will have a slow recovery after the shutdown

Media | November 17, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

ABC News: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said airlines face “complex hurdles” in rebuilding schedules set months in advance, meaning holiday travel won’t rebound quickly. Flight cuts at major U.S. airports will remain around 6% as staffing and aircraft placements slowly recover after the shutdown.

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