Travel Alert: Federal Shutdown & Air-Traffic Control Delays – What This Means for You

Planning a ride to or from LAX, Burbank, John Wayne, Long Beach Cruise Terminal, or Disneyland?

With the federal government shutdown continuing, U.S. airports are experiencing major ripple effects. As your trusted ground-transportation partner, we want to make sure you’re informed and prepared.

What’s Happening with Air-Traffic Control

  • The federal shutdown has left thousands of FAA staff, including air-traffic controllers, working without pay.

  • Staffing shortages have already caused ground stops at LAX and Dallas, with average delays up to 2.5 hours at regional airports like Burbank.

  • Aging communication systems have added to the strain, creating sudden outages and flight reroutes.

How This Affects Thomas Transportation Travelers

  • Airport Pickups: Your arriving passenger may face delays. We track flights in real-time and adjust pickup windows.

  • Departures: Leave earlier than usual. Flight cancellations and check-in congestion are possible.

  • Cruises: If your ship departure depends on flight arrivals, allow extra buffer time.

Our Commitment to You

 

At Thomas Transportation, our promise remains: Comfortable. Safe. Reliable.

  • Dispatch closely monitors flight status and updates drivers in real time.

  • Drivers remain flexible to shift pickup times if flights are delayed.

  • You’ll always receive clear communication about your reservation status.

Book with Confidence

 

Even during uncertain times, your ground ride doesn’t have to be.

Reserve today at 888-851-9551 or thomastransportla.com.