Thanksgiving ruination due to shutdown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Just don’t go then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Just don’t go then.

How well will that sit over with millions of Americans? People will be missing weddings, funerals, or even cancer or other treatments at special clinics. People will lose thousands of dollars on vacations they booked months ago and now cannot reach.

It is not so easy as saying "just don't go".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Very dramatic! I’m on a work trip right now. I packed some extra stuff just in case. This isn’t 9/11 when airports were closed for days. 90% of flights will still be on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Just don’t go then.

How well will that sit over with millions of Americans? People will be missing weddings, funerals, or even cancer or other treatments at special clinics. People will lose thousands of dollars on vacations they booked months ago and now cannot reach.

It is not so easy as saying "just don't go".

Well, the cancer people should still go. The rest doesn’t have to sit well with anyone, it’s rather the point isn’t it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Very dramatic! I’m on a work trip right now. I packed some extra stuff just in case. This isn’t 9/11 when airports were closed for days. 90% of flights will still be on.

Famous last words. The 10% cut starting tomorrow is just the beginning. You honestly think you'll be able to continue hassle free if this problem keeps getting worse and 10% canceled flights turns into 20 ,30, or 40% cancelations soon? Ha, have fun trying to rent a car when that happens, and be prepared to sleep in an airport for a week and half because all Airbnb and hotels get booked for outrageous prices as millions scramble to find lodging due to being stranded.

[Anonymous]

Here's a list of the impacted airports. Note all three of the DMV airports are on this list:

FAA airport list for reduced flights
The following list obtained by the Associated Press delineates where cuts will start to take effect on Friday.

1. Anchorage International in Alaska
2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia
3. Boston Logan International in Massachusetts
4. Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall in Maryland
5. Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina
6. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Ohio
7. Dallas Love Field in Texas
8. Ronald Reagan Washington National in Virginia
9. Denver International in Colorado
10. Dallas/Fort Worth International in Texas
11. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in Michigan
12. Newark Liberty International in New Jersey
13. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International in Florida
14. Honolulu International in Hawaii
15. Houston Hobby in Texas
16. Washington Dulles International in Virginia
17. George Bush Houston Intercontinental in Texas
18. Indianapolis International in Indiana
19. John F. Kennedy International in New York
20. Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
21. Los Angeles International in California
22. LaGuardia Airport in New York
23. Orlando International in Florida
24. Chicago Midway International in Illinois
25. Memphis International in Tennessee
26. Miami International in Florida
27. Minneapolis/St Paul International in Minnesota
28. Oakland International in California
29. Ontario International in California
30. Chicago O'Hare International in Illinois
31. Portland International in Oregon
32. Philadelphia International in Pennsylvania
33. Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona
34. San Diego International in California
35. Louisville International in Kentucky
36. Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington
37. San Francisco International in California
38. Salt Lake City International in Utah
39. Teterboro in New Jersey
40. Tampa International in Florida

Source: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/bwi-marshall-faa-airport-reduced-flights-list-federal-government-shutdown/69274784

[Anonymous]

My point to point regional airports are not on that list but as always, with the FAA, it’s a domino effect.

[Anonymous]

I am supposed to travel to Europe the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I will be pissed AF if something delays or disrupts this trip and will be letting everyone responsible know it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just got back from Europe and everything was fine! All flights on time, no lines at Customs or security. I was pleasantly surprised! Good luck!

Do you know how frustrating it is to hear that everyone- like you- is all ITS JUST FINE. People are working without pay. Consumers should be striking but goodness knows Americans cant be uncomfortable for two seconds.

No…as you acknowledged yourself in your statement, people can’t work without pay. If I don’t show up at my job I’d be fired.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am supposed to travel to Europe the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I will be pissed AF if something delays or disrupts this trip and will be letting everyone responsible know it.

I am sure they care deeply about your European vacay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Very dramatic! I’m on a work trip right now. I packed some extra stuff just in case. This isn’t 9/11 when airports were closed for days. 90% of flights will still be on.

Famous last words. The 10% cut starting tomorrow is just the beginning. You honestly think you'll be able to continue hassle free if this problem keeps getting worse and 10% canceled flights turns into 20 ,30, or 40% cancelations soon? Ha, have fun trying to rent a car when that happens, and be prepared to sleep in an airport for a week and half because all Airbnb and hotels get booked for outrageous prices as millions scramble to find lodging due to being stranded.

I think at this point people will just riot and start being destructive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am supposed to travel to Europe the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I will be pissed AF if something delays or disrupts this trip and will be letting everyone responsible know it.

100,000s of thousands of federal employees have been working without pay for over a month and struggling to to figure out how to pay their bills, millions of SNAP recipients are facing heightened food insecurity, and you have the nerve/lack of self awareness to make multiple posts whining about your European vacation possibly being disrupted?

All I can say is karma is coming for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a work conference that schedules me to get home Monday the 24th. I admit I am getting nervous about that because the trip is to Denver so it’s not like it’s a short drive home if flights get delayed and we have to try to rent a car or something.

Your potentially catastrophic mistake is assuming there will even be rental cars available. We were stranded at an airport once to severe storms that were going to take 2+ days to resolve in terms of flights. There was a mass push to rent cars and get train tickets. Those both out immediately.

People don't get it. If you fly somewhere now, you are risking being stranded indefinitely. You can't assume train tickets and rental cars will be available once there are huge and massive delays, because millions of people will be trying for it all at once. You'll have to go out and buy a brand new car at this rate.

Just don’t go then.

How well will that sit over with millions of Americans? People will be missing weddings, funerals, or even cancer or other treatments at special clinics. People will lose thousands of dollars on vacations they booked months ago and now cannot reach.

It is not so easy as saying "just don't go".

So go and spend you thousands sitting in an airport or Motel 6.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am supposed to travel to Europe the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I will be pissed AF if something delays or disrupts this trip and will be letting everyone responsible know it.

I am sure this will make a difference.