United Airlines Warns Government Shutdown Could Hurt Bookings
Meghna Maharishi
October 17, 2025
United executives said that they were prepared for a longer shutdown, but warned that it could impact bookings.
United executives said that they were prepared for a longer shutdown, but warned that it could impact bookings.
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