1,460 US Flights Cancelled, 6,000 Delayed Amid FAA Cuts
US airlines canceled 1,460 flights and delayed nearly 6,000 on the second day of FAA-mandated cuts amid the 39-day government shutdown, source reported. Staffing shortages at 37 air traffic centers disrupted operations in major cities like Atlanta and New York. FAA enforced ground delays and plans to increase flight cuts from 4% to 10% by November 14.