"U.S. airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration's mandate to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown. So far, the slowdown at many of the nation's busiest airports hasn't caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by the nation's longest federal shutdown. We all travel. We all have somewhere to be, said Emmy Holguin, 36, who was flying from Miami Saturday to see family in the Dominican Republic. I'm hoping that the government can take care of this."
"Analysts warn that the upheaval will intensify and spread far beyond air travel if cancellations keep growing and reach into Thanksgiving week. Already there are concerns about the squeeze on tourism destinations and holiday shipping. Here's what to know about the flight reductions: How many flights have been canceled? Flight disruptions ticked up a bit on Saturday typically a slow travel day as each of the first two days creeped above 1,000 cancellations, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flights."
Federal Aviation Administration mandates are reducing air traffic amid the federal government shutdown, prompting widespread airline cancellations. U.S. carriers canceled more than 1,000 flights on consecutive days as reductions began. FlightAware reported cancellations at major hubs including Charlotte (130 cancellations by mid-afternoon), Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and Newark. Staffing shortages in radar centers and control towers contributed to delays and additional cancellations in several East Coast airports, including New York-area facilities. Not all canceled flights were caused by the FAA order, and current cancellations represent a small portion of nationwide flights. The FAA plans phased increases from a 4% reduction at 40 targeted airports up to 10% by Friday.
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