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Canadian travellers to feel effect of U.S. flight cuts caused by government shutdown
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration cut flights 10% at 40 airports to ensure safety amid unpaid air traffic controller strain during the longest government shutdown ever.
- Travel between Canada and the U.S. is disrupted, affecting many cross-border flights as Canadian airlines operate thousands weekly, with delays and cancellations expected.
- Faced with strained staffing, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it would reduce flights at major U.S. hubs including New York City and Chicago starting Friday to maintain safety amid unpaid air traffic controllers' strain.
- Carriers including Air Canada and Porter are adjusting schedules as Air Canada maintains a normal schedule but warns partner United Airlines connections could be affected, while Porter allows fee-free rebooking due to U.S. staffing shortages.
- Beginning Friday, FAA reductions have produced immediate disruptions as officials link cuts to strain from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, worsening controller fatigue and system stress.
- Thousands of weekly cross-border flights mean reductions at U.S. hubs can ripple across networks, with Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines reporting operational impacts.
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Canadian travellers to feel effect of U.S. flight cuts caused by government shutdown
Some Canadian travellers bound for America will see cancelled flights and delayed itineraries as the U.S. government shutdown puts pressure on the country's aviation network.
·Kelowna, Canada
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Why is the U.S. cancelling flights and how will Canadians be impacted?
The U.S. government shutdown has led to flight cancellations at major airports due to staffing shortages, impacting thousands of daily flights. Here’s what Canadian travellers need to know.
·New Hamburg, Canada
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