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Please read this message from the Provost regarding university sponsored travel outside of Canada

Please read this message regardingĚýU.S. Government Shutdown – Potential Impact on Air Travel

Communication from 7 November
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U.S. Government Shutdown – Potential Impact on Air Travel

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Dear ɬŔď·¬ traveler,

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, please be aware of potential impacts on travel to and from the United States. While the situation has had minimal effects up to this point, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will be reducing air traffic at approximately 40 major U.S. airports as early as Friday, November 7, should a government funding agreement not be reached.

This decision could result in a 10% reduction in flights at key airports, including New York City (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark), Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Seattle, and others. Travelers may experience delays, cancellations, and other disruptions related to these measures, compounded by ongoing staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and TSA agents.

Our contracted travel agency, Direct Travel, encourages all travelers with upcoming trips to the U.S. to take the following precautions:

  • Check flight status frequently through the airline’s website or app for real-time updates.
  • Allow extra time at airports — 2–3 hours for domestic and 3–4 hours for international flights.
  • Consider flexible arrangements to avoid peak travel times or affected airports where possible.
  • Stay informed by enabling airline flight alerts and monitoring official travel communications.

Direct Travel continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for sharing this information with any colleagues who may be affected.

Kind regards,

Donya

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Donya Najjar Lessani | Program Manager | Procurement Services

Donya.najjarlessani [at] mcgill.caĚý

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Chères voyageuses et chers voyageurs de ɬŔď·¬,

Alors que la fermeture du gouvernement américain se poursuit, veuillez prendre note des impacts potentiels sur les déplacements vers et depuis les États-Unis. Bien que la situation ait eu jusqu’à présent des effets limités, la Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a annoncé qu’elle réduira le trafic aérien dans environ 40 grands aéroports américains dès le vendredi 7 novembre, à moins qu’une entente de financement gouvernemental ne soit conclue d’ici là.

Cette décision pourrait entraîner une réduction de 10 % des vols dans plusieurs aéroports clés, notamment à New York (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark), Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Seattle et d’autres. Les voyageurs pourraient subir des retards, des annulations ou d’autres perturbations, accentués par les pénuries de personnel parmi les contrôleurs aériens et les agents de la TSA.

Notre agence de voyage partenaire, Direct Travel, recommande à toutes les personnes ayant des déplacements prévus aux États-Unis de prendre les précautions suivantes :

  • VĂ©rifier frĂ©quemment le statut de votre vol sur le site Web ou l’application de la compagnie aĂ©rienne pour obtenir les mises Ă  jour en temps rĂ©el.
  • PrĂ©voir plus de temps Ă  l’aĂ©roport — de 2 Ă  3 heures pour les vols intĂ©rieurs et de 3 Ă  4 heures pour les vols internationaux.
  • Envisager des arrangements flexibles afin d’éviter les heures de pointe ou les aĂ©roports les plus touchĂ©s, dans la mesure du possible.
  • Rester informĂ© en activant les alertes de vol de la compagnie aĂ©rienne et en suivant les communications officielles sur les voyages.

Direct Travel continue de suivre la situation de près et fournira des mises à jour dès que de nouvelles informations seront disponibles.

Nous vous remercions de votre attention et de bien vouloir partager cette information avec les collègues qui pourraient être concernés.

Cordialement,
Donya

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Donya Najjar Lessani | Gestionnaire de Programme | Services de l’Approvisionnement

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Registration Form for Faculty/Staff Traveling on University Business

To ensureĚýcoverage as a Faculty or Staff member, you must register your travel information through this form.

Note that some travel destinations must be pre-approved at least 30 days prior to departure to ensure coverage.Ěý

ĚýMore information about Business Travel coverage is available here.

For personal/vacation travel, please consult this page here.

For additional information, please consult the Benefit Travel WebpageĚý

For any questions, please submit a request HR Shared Services atĚýhr.hr [at] mcgill.caĚýand copy the Benefits officeĚýatĚýbenefits [at] mcgill.ca.

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Important notice for international travelers

The Government of Canada provides essential information on and preventive measures to keep you safe during your travels. It is important to review the each time before you book your travels. Under the Public Health Agency of Canada outline potential health risks to Canadian travelers and recommend ways to help reduce them.

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