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Plagued by delays, major airlines pressure lawmakers to end the shutdown

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By A Martínez

Published October 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM EDT

The major airlines are pressing lawmakers to end the government shutdown. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Geoff Freeman, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, about the effect on the airline industry.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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