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US Government Shutdown Causes Over 1,200 Flight Cancellations Nationwide: Impact on Holiday Travel
Nov 08, 2025 07:16 am CST
The ongoing federal government shutdown has resulted in more than 1,200 flight cancellations across major US airports as air traffic controllers work without pay. With gradual flight reductions beginning at 4% and potentially increasing to 10% next week, travelers face significant disruptions approaching the Thanksgiving holiday season. Major airlines including American, Delta, and Southwest have implemented hundreds of daily cancellations while officials attempt to reassure the public about flight safety despite the political standoff.
US Government Shutdown Forces Airlines to Cancel Over 750 Flights Amid Air Traffic Control Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 11:18 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has created a travel crisis with over 750 flights cancelled as airlines implement FAA-mandated 10% flight reductions. Air traffic controllers working without pay have caused significant staffing shortages, leading to major delays at airports nationwide just weeks before the busy Thanksgiving travel season.