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November 7, 2025

U.S. Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights as Shutdown Takes Toll on Air Traffic Controllers
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Millions of U.S. air travelers face travel chaos after the Trump
administration began canceling flights at 40 of the nation's busiest
airports. Airlines have already canceled thousands of flights, and that
number is expected to grow if the government shutdown continues into
next week. This comes amid a shortage of air traffic controllers who've
been forced to work long hours without pay throughout the shutdown.


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