Summary of US Airlines' Flight Cancellations Due to Government Shutdown

For the third consecutive day, over 2,700 flights were canceled on Sunday across U.S. airlines, mainly caused by the government shutdown and FAA orders to reduce air traffic.

Key Facts and Impact

• U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights on Sunday, primarily due to the government shutdown and FAA directives.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that ongoing shutdown could further slow air traffic during the busy Thanksgiving period.
• At 40 major airports, flight disruptions caused widespread delays, with nearly 10,000 delays reported in one day alone, according to FlightAware.
• The FAA had previously mandated flight reductions at the busiest airports, as some air traffic controllers, unpaid for nearly a month, stopped working.

Photographic Evidence of Disruptions

People are seen in queues at various airports, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, highlighting the impact of the shutdown on travelers.

Author's Summary

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has drastically disrupted air travel, causing thousands of cancellations and delays, with warnings of further traffic slowdown during peak holiday travel times.