Flight cancellations accelerate as US airlines comply with shutdown order to cut flights

Aviation expert warns shutdown turbulence could linger: Here’s how to prep for smooth travel this holiday season

Congress is expected to end the 42-day government shutdown Wednesday, but don’t expect air travel to bounce back overnight.Travel disruptions could linger for nearly a week even after air traffic controllers return to work, Elevate Aviation Group CEO Greg Raiff told Fox News Digital. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also cautioned Friday on Fox News that it may take several days to a week for controllers to return to their posts and for full …

Air Travel Chaos Worsens: FAA-Ordered Cancellations Rise Amid Controller Shortage

Air travel disruptions are escalating across the United States as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order mandates deeper flight cuts on Tuesday, a direct response to the strain on the national airspace system during the ongoing government shutdown. Airlines are now expected to cancel 6% of their scheduled flights at 40 of the nation’s busiest […] Air Travel Chaos Worsens: FAA-Ordered Cancellations Rise Amid Controller Shortage

Flight Cancellations and Delays Continue Across the U.S. As the Government Shutdown Drags On—What to Know

Though it could be nearing a resolution, it will take days for air traffic to recover.Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/Getty Images Travelers waiting in line at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as flight reductions continue.Key PointsAs the government shutdown nears a possible resolution, flight disruptions continue nationwide due to FAA capacity cuts and staffing shortages.Some of the hardest hit airports include those in Atlant…

Yeager Airport experiencing delays and cancellations amidst federal shutdown

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia International Yeager Airport confirmed with 13 News that they're seeing some delays and cancellations caused by the ongoing government shutdown. This comes after the FAA announced a 10% reduction in flights at impacted airports. Yeager Airport officials said this includes all destinations on their flight list. However, it does not mean 10% of their flights will be cancelled or delayed as each airline is d…

Canceled weekend flights climb past 2,500 as shutdown grinds on

Analysts warn that the upheaval will intensify and spread far beyond air travel if cancellations keep growing and reach into Thanksgiving week.

US airlines brace for third day of disruption as thousands of flights cancelled

Government shutdown has led to shortage of air traffic controllers, who have not been paid for weeks