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.