Fri, 07 Nov 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 Busiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdown

Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.

* Flight reductions of up to 10% will be implemented at 40 major US airports due to air traffic controllers' fatigue caused by working without pay.
* Domestic flights will be affected, with some 3,500-4,000 daily cancellations expected.
* The reduction in service will start with a 4% cut on Friday and rise to 10% by November 14.
* Major airports such as Atlanta, New York, and Washington DC's airports will be impacted.
* Unions say employees are experiencing stress-related illnesses or taking second jobs due to the shutdown.
* International flights are not expected to be affected.
* Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is advising customers to book tickets with other airlines in case of flight cancellations.
* Major airlines such as American and Delta have stated that most passengers' travel will remain unaffected.
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