Wednesday - February 25, 2026
Airlines for America: U.S. Airlines Prepare for Record Number of Passengers This Spring Amid Government Shutdown
February 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Airlines for America issued the following news:

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U.S. Airlines Prepare for Record Number of Passengers this Spring Amid Government Shutdown

U.S. airlines are expecting another record-breaking spring travel period, with 171 million passengers expected to fly, up four percent from last year, according to a forecast released by Airlines for America (A4A).

A4A projects U.S. airlines will carry 2.8 million passengers each . . .

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