US Government Shutdown Sparks Global Travel Chaos with Thousands of Flight Cancellations

A government shutdown in the United States is causing widespread disruption to air travel, with staff shortages among air traffic controllers leading to thousands of flight cancellations and delays. On Saturday alone, over 1,500 flights were cancelled. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to issue ground stops at major hubs like New York's Newark airport. The crisis, stemming from a budget impasse in Washington, is impacting international travel and threatens to worsen ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday if not resolved.