ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Although the country’s longest shutdown on record ended in November, its effects linger — including for the Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines.

In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company said it lost about $200 million in profits due to the shutdown. That comes down to 25 cents per share.

However, the company also noted that demand has been strong in December and “trends are strong” for early 2026.

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Lasting 43 days, the shutdown led to a significant shortage of Transportation Security Administration agents and air traffic controllers. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration restricted flights for 40 of the country’s busiest airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

More than 2,000 Delta flights were disrupted or canceled due to the restriction, which ended on Nov. 17, the airline said.

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