US Government Shutdown Triggers Air Travel Chaos, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled

A US government shutdown is causing widespread travel disruption, with over 750 flights cancelled for Friday due to shortages of air traffic controllers and security staff working without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce flights by up to 10% in 40 high-traffic areas on safety grounds. Major carriers like American, Delta, and Southwest have preemptively axed hundreds of flights, leaving passengers facing long delays and uncertainty ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season.