US airlines' daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends

US Airlines Cancel Over 2,700 Flights Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

On Sunday, major U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights as the impact of the ongoing government shutdown deepened. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had ordered reductions in air traffic, worsening the nationwide travel disruptions.

At airports including Chicago O’Hare, Detroit Metropolitan, and New York’s LaGuardia, long lines formed as travelers waited to check in or pass through security checkpoints. Aircraft from American Airlines and American Eagle remained grounded at LaGuardia gates.

Government Shutdown Causes Nationwide Delays

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned that air travel could “slow to a trickle” if the shutdown continues into the busy Thanksgiving period.

“Air travel could slow to a trickle if the federal government shutdown extends into the Thanksgiving holiday season,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

The slowdown, now entering its third day, has affected operations at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. The FAA ordered flight reductions after some air traffic controllers, unpaid for nearly a month, stopped reporting to work.

Widespread Flight Delays Reported

According to FlightAware, a flight-tracking service, nearly 10,000 delays were recorded across U.S. airports on Sunday alone, reflecting the spreading impact of the shutdown on the aviation system.

Author’s summary: The government shutdown forced U.S. airlines to cancel over 2,700 flights and report nearly 10,000 delays, highlighting severe strain on the nation’s air travel system.

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AP News AP News — 2025-11-10

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