Thousands of flights across the U.S. have been canceled or delayed as the federal government shutdown drags on, with approximately 1,700 flights canceled on Monday and nearly 1,000 more on Tuesday. FOX 5 Atlanta The disruption stems from mounting staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and air traffic control towers, where many controllers aren’t receiving pay and some have stopped showing up for work. FOX 5 Atlanta In response, the FAA has mandated a 4% reduction in flights and warned that deeper cuts—up to 20%—could be needed to maintain safety. FOX 5 Atlanta
Passengers should expect further delays, especially at major hubs like Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and plan accordingly as airlines struggle to reposition aircraft and crews due to the staffing disruption
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