The U.S. Department of Transportation warns parts of national airspace could close if the government shutdown continues, citing severe FAA staffing shortages and rising flight delays.
Airspace Restrictions
An Australian couple flying Etihad Airways (EY) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Rome (FCO) via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have been told they must pay approximately $3,500 flight change fee to change their business class tickets, despite mounting tensions in the Middle East.
India has implemented comprehensive airspace restrictions against Pakistan following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.