Afghanistan, Nov. 9 -- Major U.S. airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights for a second consecutive day as the federal shutdown strained air traffic control staffing
Airlines across the United States have canceled over 1,000 flights for the second straight day following a directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reduce air traffic due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Saturday that flight reductions of up to 20 percent could be implemented if the shutdown continues. "We're monitoring the data closely, and our decisions will depend on conditions in the national airspace," Duffy told reporters, according to Reuters.
The FAA said critical staff ...