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Private jets are still flying during shutdown and it could be why your flight is getting grounded
The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has triggered ripple effects throughout the aviation sector, not just for commercial carriers, but for the entire flying ecosystem. One increasingly vocal ...
As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business. By Christine Chung Since the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, ...
These millionaires have a suggestion for the FAA: Cancel all private jet flights during the shutdown
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, New York, Boston, and Los ...
According to FAA data, business jets, also known as private jets, made up 9% of total air traffic handled by the FAA in 2024 and 8% from January 2025 to September 2025, the most recently available ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Doug Gollan covers private aviation and the business of luxury travel. Tired of crowded airports and airliners packed like ...
Even if you’re flying commercial for the holidays, private jets might be making your trip more expensive. That’s because, some critics say, business jets and others aren’t paying their fair share for ...
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