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US travelers endure second day of flight cuts as government shutdown lingers
- On Nov 08, 2025 the Federal Aviation Administration began its second day of flight reductions at 40 major airports, starting with a 4% cut and around 780 cancellations.
- Air traffic controllers, unpaid since Oct. 1, have worked mandatory overtime six days a week while about 20% to 40% were absent, officials said.
- U.S. carriers canceled more than 1,000 flights over the first two days, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport hardest hit by 130 cancellations Saturday.
- American Airlines said it canceled about 220 flights per day Friday through Monday, while carriers offer fee-free rebooking or refunds and federal officials may expand cuts until U.S. Congress passes FAA pay appropriations.
- Industry leaders warn disruptions could impact the US$1.3 trillion aviation sector and increase costs linked to passenger belly freight, supporting about 7.6 million jobs, IATA reports.
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The cancellations of flights in the United States due to the closure of the government totaled more than 2,000 this Sunday.
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CNHI NewsPOLITICAL ROUNDUP: Majority say Congress should not be paid during shutdown
TAHLEQUAH – During the shutdown, federal workers have continued to work without pay, including air traffic controllers which has resulted in long lines, delayed and canceled flights at the nation’s airports.
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