政府“停摆”不停 美国民航业遭遇前所未有“暴风雪”

Core Points - The U.S. federal government is experiencing an unprecedented shutdown, now entering its 38th day, leading to significant disruptions in the aviation industry with over 1,000 flights canceled and widespread delays [1][4] - The Senate Democrats proposed a compromise plan to end the shutdown, which includes extending healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for one year, but this was rejected by Senate Republicans [2][3] - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun to reduce domestic flights at 40 major airports to alleviate staffing shortages and safety risks, with a planned reduction of up to 10% by November 14 [6] Aviation Industry Impact - The ongoing government shutdown has led to the cancellation of over 1,000 flights and delays for more than 6,136 flights across the U.S. [4][6] - The FAA's decision to cut flights is described as unprecedented, with industry leaders comparing the situation to managing a severe snowstorm [6] - Major airports are experiencing significant delays, with average delays reported at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport of approximately 4 hours and Houston's William P. Hobby Airport averaging 165 minutes [6]