Are flights still delayed in the US?
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Flights across the US continue to experience delays and cancellations due to air traffic controller shortages from the recent government shutdown. Although the FAA is reducing mandated flight cuts as the shutdown ends, disruptions persist at major airports, and normal operations will take time to resume. Passengers are advised to monitor flight statuses and expect ongoing delays even after the shutdown is resolved.
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The FAA is reducing mandated flight cuts from 6% to 3% at the busiest airports nationwide, providing relief for air travelers. Over 4,000 flights were canceled or delayed yesterday due to air traffic controller shortages caused by the government shutdown.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut more flights due to staffing shortages, causing delays and cancellations at nearly every airport. Travelers should expect more delays and possible cancellations today and in the near future.
Southern California airports experienced up to 6% flight cancellations, with travelers reporting major headaches from cancellations, delays, and switching flights. Delays continued into Tuesday as travelers nationwide faced impacts from the ongoing government shutdown.
Airlines canceled nearly 3,000 flights and delayed more than 10,000 across the country on Sunday, the highest since the shutdown began. Airlines will cancel 4% of flights at the 40 affected airports today, rising to 6% Tuesday and 10% by Friday.
Nearly 3,000 flights were canceled yesterday, with over 10,000 delayed. Conditions are not improving, and additional cancellations are expected today as airlines lock in cancellations for the rest of the week under the FAA order.
At least 35 airports report staffing issues; over 5,000 flights delayed and more than 1,000 canceled. Delays continue to increase across the country, with ground stops fluctuating at major airports based on staffing levels.