Airports Council Statement on the Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025

WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA) Chief Political and Congressional Strategy Officer Annie Russo today issued the below statement calling for policymakers to reopen the government.

“ACI-NA is coordinating with our members, and we are in contact with our federal partners, including TSA, FAA, and CBP, to ensure airports remain operational and effectively provide for the safety and security of travelers. While we do not anticipate immediate effects on airport operations, a prolonged government shutdown could have a significant economic impact and strain the ability of our nation’s airports to serve their communities. We urge the Administration and Congress to work together to fund the government and prevent any disruptions to the aviation system that may be caused by a shutdown.”

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About ACI-NA

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional, and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America. Approximately 380 aviation-related businesses are also members of ACI-NA, providing goods and services to airports. Collectively, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs and account for $1.4 trillion in economic activity – or more than seven percent of the total U.S. GDP. Canadian airports support 405,000 jobs and contribute C$35 billion to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at www.airportscouncil.org.