CHAOS: FAA Reductions Cause More Than 972 Cancellations, 4,151 Delays Across the U.S.

"Per flight data, more than 972 cancellations and 4,151 delays on flights within, into, or out of the U.S have already been recorded today as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins mandated reductions in flight operations amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has forced the FAA to order flight cutbacks at 40 of the country's busiest airports, initially reducing flights by 4% but promising 10% cuts by next week."

"Yet on Friday, speaking at a Breitbart News-sponsored event, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that if the government shutdown continues into the busy Thanksgiving travel period, flight cutbacks at certain airports could increase to as much as 20 percent, citing an increased strain on air traffic controllers who are now in their second month without pay. We've had more complaints from pilots that have said, well, the controller is less responsive to me, or controllers seem to be more stressed, Duffy said when initially announcing the cuts on Wednesday."

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered mandated reductions in flight operations at 40 of the country's busiest airports as the federal government shutdown continues. More than 972 cancellations and 4,151 delays on flights within, into, or out of the U.S. were recorded on the initial day of reductions. The FAA reduced flights by 4% initially and plans 10% cuts next week, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warning cuts could reach 20% during Thanksgiving if the shutdown persists. Air traffic controllers and TSA employees are working without pay, creating stress, responsiveness concerns, long lines, and required airline refunds for canceled flights.

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