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USAToday has reported that major airlines in the East and Southeast may shut down as a result of jet fuel shortages:

Shortages appear most severe at airports in Charlotte, Tampa, Orlando and Fort Myers, Fla. But two of the USA’s busiest airports could also be affected — Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson and Washington Dulles.

Industry consultant John Armbrust says the supply disruption could cause some airports to run out of fuel in a week or two. John Heimlich, chief economist at the airline trade group Air Transport Association, says two weeks is more realistic.

I suggest avoiding travel to the area regardless (the last thing they need are more people) of whether there is a jet fuel shortfall that causes the airports to shut down.