November 10, 2025 - On Tuesday of last week, before the order was given to cut 10% of flight volume, we fielded our Monthly American Travel Sentiment tracking tool using the same methodology…
 
We asked two specific questions about the Federal Government Shutdown… (See attached)
 
Bottom Line:  One third (32%) of American travelers have indicated that their travel plans have already been impacted by the Federal Government shutdown!
 
Of that 32%,  here is how it has impacted their travel plans thus far:
 
                                                                                        Percent selected

I postponed my trip(s) to a later date -                                        45%
I decided to drive instead of fly  -                                                31%
I shortened the duration of my trip(s) -                                        27%
I changed the destination or itinerary of my trip(s) -                    25%
I canceled my trip(s) -                                                                  19%
Other -                                                                                          2%
 
Obviously, that impact will have very likely grown in the past several days since the announcement and beginning of flight cancellations… but these numbers are sobering to say the least!
 
If the shutdown does not end by early this week, we may run this poll again…