Overview
- Operations are being trimmed by about 4% now and scheduled to rise to roughly 10% by November 14 across major hubs including New York, Los Angeles, Washington and Miami.
- Flight-tracking data showed more than 800 to over 1,200 U.S. flight cancellations on Friday, with further disruption on Saturday including around 1,000 cancellations and thousands of delays.
- American Airlines canceled 221 flights and United 184 on Friday, regional operator SkyWest logged extensive cuts, and international services were initially less affected.
- The FAA cites 20–40% controller no-shows on some days as thousands work without pay; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned cuts could reach 20% if absences intensify.
- With the shutdown in its 39th day, the Senate met over the weekend without a deal, the Supreme Court temporarily stayed full SNAP payments, and Germany’s Foreign Office advised travelers to expect longer airport waits.