Summary
The article discusses widespread flight delays and cancellations at major U.S. airports due to a federal government shutdown. Staffing issues, especially among air traffic controllers, are causing disruptions in air travel, raising concerns as the busy Thanksgiving travel season approaches.
Key Facts
- The Flight Aware Misery Map shows significant numbers of flight delays and cancellations at U.S. airports.
- A federal government shutdown has reduced staffing levels, affecting air travel operations.
- Vice President JD Vance warned that air travel could be highly disrupted in November due to ongoing personnel shortages.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted that air traffic controllers are working without pay, which adds to their stress.
- Delay numbers increased throughout the day, with over 900 delays and 200 cancellations by the evening.
- Major airports like LaGuardia, JFK, and Logan International were significantly affected by delays.
- Political parties are blaming each other for the failure to resolve the shutdown, impacting negotiations.
- The peak Thanksgiving travel period is expected to exacerbate the existing travel issues if the shutdown continues.
