The record-long government shutdown that ended last month cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million, the company’s CEO said Wednesday.

Delta is one of several large airlines heavily affected by the 43-day government shutdown. Many airlines had to cancel or delay flights to accommodate a lack of air traffic controllers, who weren’t paid during the shutdown.

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