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3000 flight cancellations make Sunday worst travel day during shutdown

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Delays and cancellations at U.S. airports escalated over the weekend as the government shutdown forced the Federal Aviation Administration to make flight cuts. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

Breakdown
  • Nearly 3,000 flights were canceled and over 10,000 delayed nationwide, the highest since the shutdown began. 12s
  • Flight reductions began at 4% at major airports and are set to increase to 10% by week's end. 20s
  • A surge in air traffic controllers' sick calls and staffing shortfalls led to over 25,000 delays and 5,500 cancellations over the weekend. 1m 9s
  • Airlines will increase flight cancellations at 40 major airports throughout the week, with further cuts possible if the shutdown continues. 2m 17s
  • Travel disruptions are expected to persist, affecting both the public and lawmakers as the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches. 2m 55s
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