U.S. air travel faced mounting disruption over the weekend as airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights on Sunday, marking the third consecutive day of widespread operational strain. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that if the federal government shutdown persists, national air traffic could “slow to a trickle” just as millions prepare to travel for Thanksgiving.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports after unpaid air traffic controllers began missing shifts amid prolonged salary delays. The cuts—initially set at 4 percent—are expected to rise to 10 percent by mid-November, impacting commercial flights between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
According to tracking service FlightAware, more
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