Massive delays, flight cancellations reported
Delays and cancellations at U.S. airports escalated over the weekend as the government shutdown forced the Federal Aviation Administration to make flight cuts. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Surge in ATC sick calls amid shutdown
Nearly 25,000 flights were delayed and more than 5,500 canceled over the weekend after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. Much of the issue is due to a surge in air traffic controller sick calls as staffers go without pay during the government shutdown. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Flight delays mounting across U.S. airports
The effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history are intensifying, with flight disruptions and delays across the country. Shanelle Kaul is at Newark International Airport with the details.
What to expect from air travel right now
Flight delays surged this week as the government shutdown continued to cause air traffic control staffing issues. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on what to expect and how to plan ahead.
Shutdown flight cuts make travel delays worse
Thousands of flights were canceled on Friday at major U.S. airports, causing further travel delays amid air traffic control staffing issues stemming from the government shutdown.
Flight cancellations ramp up at major airports
Airlines have canceled 1,400 commercial flights on Friday so far as part of FAA-mandated cuts due to the government shutdown-fueled air traffic controller shortage. CBS News' Karen Hua and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
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See how often flights have been delayed at major airports during the shutdown
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Air traffic controllers' union head on shutdown
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Airlines to gradually implement flight cuts
Travelers at 40 airports across the U.S. could face flight delays and cancellations starting Friday as the FAA reduces air traffic due to the government shutdown. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
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Many flights may be cut as shutdown drags on
The Federal Aviation Administration may demand a reduction of 10% of flights in 40 high-volume markets due to the government shutdown. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, and Taurean Small has the latest from Capitol Hill.
American airports face travel chaos
Flight delays are becoming more common as airports across the U.S. grapple with the government shutdown impacting TSA workers. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Aviation experts warn of shutdown impact
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Duffy warns more travel delays coming
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed reporters at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday to discuss travel delays stemming from the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more details.
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Pilot warns of government shutdown impact
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Nor'easter flooding roads along East Coast
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More flight delays expected during shutdown
Thousands of flight delays are expected as the government shutdown enters Day 10. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Impact of shutdown on flight attendants
The government shutdown is causing major delays and staffing shortages at U.S. airports and flight attendants are feeling the effects. Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Shutdown uncertainty causes flight delays
Some air traffic control staffing issues and bad weather are affecting flight delays as the government shutdown enters its eighth day. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Shutdown puts pinch on air traffic control
The government shutdown's ripple effects are gaining velocity and visibility as air traffic control staffing shortages led to flight delays across the U.S. Tuesday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Travelers feel impact of government shutdown
Travelers are feeling the impact of the government shutdown as the stalemate enters its seventh day. Shortages of air traffic controllers have led to delays and cancellations at airpots. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
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