When SNAP Benefits and Air Travel Will Return to Normal After Government Shutdown

SNAP Benefits Timeline

• 💡 The end of the government shutdown means relief for 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits.
• 🗓️ An SMU professor estimates it will take about a week for SNAP benefits to be fully available on EBT cards.
• ⚡ Texas is expected to resume SNAP benefits in under a week.

Air Travel Recovery

• ✈️ A government shutdown has been the most disruptive effect on the airline industry in over 40 years.
• ⏳ Airlines and airports should return to normal within 5 to 10 days after the shutdown ends.
• 🧑‍✈️ The FAA needs to assess air traffic controller staffing levels before reducing or removing flight restrictions.

Future Concerns

• ⚠️ The current funding bill only reopens the government through January 30th.
• ⏳ If no agreement is reached, another shutdown could occur in 11 weeks.