A record number of Americans had been expected to fly during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, but the largest government shutdown ever dampened demand for one of the year's busiest travel seasons.
Many skittish travelers rethought their plans as cancellations and delays mounted while the shutdown wore on.
"It's not worth the mental strain and worry and what-ifs and if I get stranded, where am I going to get stuck?" said Elizabeth Kelley, 45.
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