Overview
- By Sunday evening, trackers reported more than 2,200 cancellations and over 7,500 delays nationwide, with Atlanta and Newark among the hardest hit.
- The FAA has imposed phased reductions at roughly 40 major airports, set at 4% now and scheduled to rise to about 6% on Tuesday and 10% by November 14 during peak hours.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travel could dwindle to a trickle ahead of Thanksgiving and said cuts may reach 15%–20% if funding is not restored.
- Airlines including United, American, Delta and Southwest are offering broad refunds and free changes to help passengers rebook during the disruptions.
- Controller absences and accelerated retirements persist as unions urge Congress to act, with the Senate remaining in session but no funding deal yet in place.