Air Travel Chaos: Flights Canceled, Delays Mount

Air travel chaos: Federal shutdown causes massive flight cancellations and delays, with over 4,000 flights affected across the US. Newark Liberty International Airport hit hardest, with arrivals averaging over 4 hours behind schedule. FAA plans to increase flight reductions, potentially reaching 10% by November 14th, coinciding with the Thanksgiving holiday. Private jets redirected to smaller airports to ease burden on controllers. Air traffic controllers, deemed essential workers, working without pay, leading to increased fatigue and absences. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.