Advantage CEO urges travellers to prepare for disruption amid US government shutdown

Our CEO Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE, has advised travellers heading to the US to be mindful of the impact the federal government shutdown may have on their trips, with access to some attractions and services affected.

Julia said: “The US federal government shutdown is causing significant disruption in America and those travelling to the US should be mindful of the impact this may have on their trips. While passport control and the use of ESTAs are currently functioning as normal, tourists will be unable to visit certain museums, National Parks and other federal-run tourist attractions. It is therefore essential for travellers to check that attractions they’ve booked will still be open and to ensure they allow plenty of time to travel to US airports to avoid any disappointment. As the duration of the government shutdown is yet to be determined, we encourage travellers to monitor for updates and to contact their travel agent for expert advice that will minimise the impact on their travels."