Air travel issues continue before federal government reopens
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Flight cancellations and delays are continuing at major airports across the country even as the U.S. Congress gets closer to a deal to reopen the government. Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced another reduction in flights that could make air travel more difficult.
Breakdown
- Flight delays and cancellations are mounting at major U.S. airports as Congress moves to reopen the government, with the FAA reducing flights at the busiest airports.
- Over 1,000 flight cancellations occurred in one day, with the FAA canceling up to 6% of flights, and nearly 8,000 cancellations reported over the weekend due to air traffic controller shortages. 21s
- Air traffic controllers have been working without pay for weeks, leading to increased fatigue, absenteeism, and over 2,000 cancellations at 40 major airports in a single day. 39s
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of rising flight risks, including stressed controllers, slower tower responses, and more planes getting too close in the sky. 1m 5s
- Flight cuts are expected to reach 10% by Friday, and airline industry groups warn that disruptions may continue even after the government shutdown is resolved. 1m 46s