"The delays and cancellations are likely to get worse as airlines are increasingly unable to reposition planes, pilots and flight attendants due to the air traffic controller shortage. The FAA implemented a 4% mandatory reduction in flights this weekend to manage staffing. That will increase to 6% on Tuesday and 10% reduction by this upcoming weekend. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on "Fox News Sunday" that additional flight cuts of up to 20% might be needed."
"NEW YORK - The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government. Many airports are facing significant delays for flights that haven't been canceled as well, with airports in Newark, Orlando, Chicago and Detroit all facing departure delays of more than an hour and increasing, according to FlightAware."
Airlines canceled thousands of flights over the weekend and into Monday and Tuesday as the FAA ordered traffic reductions after some air traffic controllers, unpaid for nearly a month, stopped showing up. Hundreds more cancellations and widespread delays are expected as airlines struggle to reposition aircraft and crews. The FAA imposed a 4% mandatory cut this weekend, rising to 6% on Tuesday and 10% by the upcoming weekend, with potential cuts up to 20%. The Senate advanced a measure to end the shutdown but final approval and restoration of normal flight operations could take several days.
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