"Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday. Day four of the flight restrictions saw airlines scrap over 2,100 flights Monday after cancelling 5,500 from Friday to Sunday. Some air traffic controllers - unpaid for more than a month - have stopped showing up, citing the added stress and need to take second jobs."
"President Donald Trump pressured controllers Monday on social media to "get back to work, NOW!!!" He said he wants a $10,000 bonus for controllers who've stayed on the job and to dock the pay of those who didn't. The head of the controllers union said they're being used as a "political pawn" in the fight over the shutdown. Controller shortages combined with wintry weather led to four-hour delays at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Monday,"
The Federal Aviation Administration implemented deeper flight cuts at 40 major U.S. airports, prompting thousands of cancellations and rising delays. Airlines scrapped over 2,100 flights Monday after canceling 5,500 Friday through Sunday, with mandated cuts increasing to 6% and 10% later in the week. Some air traffic controllers, unpaid for more than a month, have stopped showing up, citing stress and the need for second jobs. Controller shortages plus wintry weather produced four-hour delays at Chicago O'Hare and threatened disruptions in multiple cities. Flight cuts will remain until FAA safety metrics improve, while travelers grow increasingly upset.
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