Travel Disruptions - Government shutdown is causing massive travel disruptions, especially impacting air travel [1] - Over 2,000 flights were canceled, and more than 8,000 flights were delayed [1][2] - Airlines are directed to cut 6% of flights at 40 major airports by Tuesday and 10% by Friday [2] - Air traffic control staffing shortages are causing significant delays, with Newark experiencing delays averaging more than 2 hours [3] Staffing Shortages Impact - Staffing shortages contributed to 71% of delays on Saturday [4] - Air traffic controller retirements have accelerated during the shutdown, potentially causing long-term effects [7] Thanksgiving Travel Impact - Thanksgiving travel plans are being disrupted, with families shuffling plans and some canceling flights [4][5] - Airlines have already made cancellations mandated by the FAA through Tuesday, rebooking or refunding passengers [6]

Tonight, mass cancellations piling up at airports across the country. Long lines and major disruptions nationwide. Hundreds of flights canled, thousands delayed as the FAA cuts back on air travel over the government shutdown.Passengers angry with some delays up to 4 hours. And tonight, the government warning it will get much worse with Thanksgiving right around the corner. happening now.The Department of Homeland Security says shots were fired at federal agents in Chicago. The questions tonight about what h ...

Air Traffic Disruptions - Air traffic control staffing shortages caused a 90-minute ground stop at Chicago's O'Hare airport [1] - More than 5,000 delays occurred coast to coast at Newark Liberty airport [2] - Over 1,000 flights were canceled for the second consecutive day [3] - Airlines are cutting 4% of flights at 40 major airports due to strain on air traffic controllers working without pay [3] Safety and Operational Concerns - The National Air Traffic Controllers Association warns of growing safety risks due to the shutdown [4] - The union indicates it will take time to get all controllers back in place even after the government reopens [6] Travel Alternatives and Impact - One-way car reservations are up more than 20% compared to last year, indicating a shift to road travel [5] - Mandated cancellations are set to hit 10% and could potentially jump to 15-20%, threatening Thanksgiving travel [5] - Nearly 1,000 cancellations are already lined up for the next day, potentially marking the third consecutive day of cancellations at that level [6]

Flight Disruptions - Government shutdown and air traffic control staffing shortages are causing significant flight cancellations and delays across the US [1][2] - FAA is reducing airspace due to the government shutdown, leading to further flight disruptions [2] - American Airlines is cancelling 220 flights per day through Monday [2] - United is cancelling more than 300 flights this weekend [3] - Transportation Secretary warns of potential increase to 10% flight cuts next week, possibly reaching 15-20% if the shutdown continues [3] Airline Responses - Airlines are cancelling routes with multiple daily flights, such as American Airlines reducing flights between Miami and Tampa from 10 to 8 [7] - Airlines claim to be providing multiple days' notice to passengers and waiving rebooking fees [7] - United Airlines compares the current 188 cancellations to a midsize winter storm [5] Impact on Passengers - Passengers are experiencing frustration and uncertainty due to unpredictable flight cancellations [4] - Available seats will be scarcer closer to the holidays, amplifying the impact of cancellations [5]