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Major US air traffic staffing shortages hits thousands of flights amid govt shutdown
A significant air traffic control staffing shortage due to the ongoing government shutdown has led to thousands of flight delays and cancellations across major U.S. cities, with 1,500 flights canceled and 6,000 delayed on Saturday alone. The FAA mandated airlines to reduce daily flights by 4%, rising to 10% by mid-November, as many air traffic controllers remain unpaid. The shutdown has persisted for 39 days.
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