As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.

"Air travel plays a crucial role in infectious disease spread, creating unprecedented pathways for pathogens to cross global boundaries within hours," the authors wrote. "The confined environment of aircraft cabins creates ideal conditions for respiratory disease transmission."

Whether your vacation plans involve a romantic getaway to a faraway locale or just a summer visit with the grandkids, odds are an airplane will be involved. For the most part, planes are a great way to go, health experts say. "Overall, it's a very safe ...

Food assistance, health care costs, air travel, and military pay all face major strain if the shutdown extends beyond this week.

If the shutdown continues, administration officials predicted, air traffic controllers going without pay will start to leave the job just in time for the holiday travel season.

Lots of people travel on planes as it's hard to resist a break away in the sun; however, if you're preparing to board soon, then you need to be aware of some health advice

The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill. Agencies and departments each have their own operational procedures during a shutdown, and they have issued guidance about what to expect as the money runs out.

If you're preparing to go on holiday then you need to know something about planes. Holidaymakers have been issued essential advice about their health while travelling