Core Points - The U.S. federal government shutdown has lasted over a month, approaching the record for the longest shutdown in history, severely impacting air traffic control and causing widespread flight delays across the country [1] - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that the situation is expected to worsen, as many air traffic controllers have not received pay for over a month, forcing them to choose between family needs and working without compensation [1] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees are working without pay during the shutdown [1] Flight Operations Impact - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that nearly half of the busiest 30 airports in the U.S. are experiencing air traffic controller shortages during the shutdown [1] - Prior to the shutdown, there was already a shortage of 3,500 air traffic controllers [1] - On November 1, there were 4,600 flight delays and 173 cancellations; on November 2, the numbers rose to 5,800 delays and 244 cancellations, with the trend continuing on November 3 [1]
【环球财经】美政府“停摆”影响航空业 美交通部长：情况会更糟
Xin Hua She·2025-11-04 15:50