Major U.S. airlines are calling on Congress to reopen the government as TSA workers and air traffic controllers are continuing to work without pay.

United, Delta, American and Southwest airlines each called on Congress to approve a Republican-backed “clean” funding bill to reopen the government.

APEX named 10 world-class airlines, including first-time honoree Fiji Airways, alongside Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines for exceptional service standards.

The Trump administration revoked the approval of 13 Mexican airline routes into the U.S. in response to Mexico cancelling and freezing U.S. carrier flights.

Verijet is over $38.7 million in debt and all operations and flights are cancelled, according to reports from Forbes. The airline filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, meaning the company will be liquidated. Verijet launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she disagrees with a U.S. decision to revoke approval of 13 Mexican airline routes to the United States and the cancellation of combined passenger and cargo flights from Mexico City's Felipe Angeles International Airport.

Air Canada revealed its plans to expand service from its Toronto hub, including new routes to major U.S. cities like New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The airline will also increase daily flights to popular Canadian destinations Montreal and Ottawa.

Aviation leaders urge Congress to end the government shutdown, emphasising the negative impact on air traffic controllers and the economy. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned of booking declines and called for bipartisan support to ensure essential workers are paid during the busy holiday season.