Worst aviation day since US govt shutdown: Over 10,000 delays, 2,700 cancellations; FAA cuts flights amid staff shortages
NEW DELHI: Air travel across the United States plunged into deeper chaos on Sunday as more than 10,000 flights were delayed and over 2,700 cancelled, marking the worst aviation disruption since the federal government shutdown began.
The mounting crisis, now in its third day, stems from severe staffing shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-mandated flight reductions.
