"Despite signals from the Senate that the US government shutdown could soon end, cancellations and delays continue to hit airline passengers across the United States. On Thursday, the average delay at New York's LaGuardia Airport is one hour and 16 minutes. At Chicago O'Hare, delays average 44 minutes. Travellers at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, face an average of 46 minutes, according to FlightAware a platform that monitors flight delays and cancellations worldwide."
"There were also at least 1,700 cancellations for all US international and domestic flights on Thursday and more than 5,000 delays, the platform said. American Airlines, one of the nation's largest passenger airlines, said that the cancellations over the weekend affected 250,000 customers. Airlines for America, a trade group that represents major carriers, said staffing issues had disrupted the travel plans of more than four million passengers since October 1, when the shutdown began."
"Reductions in flights are mandated to reach 6 percent on Tuesday and then hit 10 percent by November 14. On Monday, President Donald Trump called on air traffic controllers to return to work at US airports. Trump said that the administration would dock the pay of workers who did not show up to work during the shutdown. All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn't will be substantially docked,' Trump wrote on social media."
The US government shutdown has lasted 41 days and caused major disruptions to air travel nationwide. Average delays at major airports reached over an hour at LaGuardia and around 40–46 minutes at O'Hare and Harry Reid. FlightAware reported at least 1,700 cancellations and over 5,000 delays on Thursday. American Airlines said weekend cancellations affected 250,000 customers, and Airlines for America estimated staffing issues disrupted over four million passengers since October 1. The FAA ordered progressive flight cuts at major airports for safety, and the president urged air traffic controllers to return to work, warning of pay docking.
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