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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Annalyn Zoglmann

Over 1,000 US Flights Canceled Again as Government Shutdown Grounds Air Traffic

Commercial jets sit grounded on the tarmac as the FAA orders nationwide flight reductions amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown (Credit: AFP News)

KEY POINTS

  • More than 1,000 US flights canceled for second consecutive day amid FAA cutbacks.
  • Staffing shortages worsen as unpaid air traffic controllers call in sick.
  • FAA warns flight cuts could rise to 10% next week if shutdown continues.

US airlines cancelled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday for the second consecutive day, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to scale back operations amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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