Summary
Due to a federal government shutdown in the United States, flight delays and cancellations are affecting many airports. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets to manage the situation. Airlines are adjusting their schedules to ensure safety as staffing shortages continue.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is experiencing its longest government shutdown, affecting air travel.
- Nearly 4,000 flight delays and 171 cancellations occurred in one day.
- The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% in 40 major U.S. markets starting Friday.
- 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.
- Staffing reductions have reached 50% in some areas due to the shutdown.
- Thanksgiving travel could be disrupted as millions of Americans are expected to fly.
- Specific airports like Phoenix, San Francisco, and Newark have high numbers of delays.
- Airlines, like American and United, are preparing to change schedules to maintain safety.
