U.S. airlines cancelled 1,330 flights on Day 2 of government-mandated flight cuts across the country on Saturday (November 8, 2025), and the industry braced for more cancellations as the federal shutdown continues.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instructed airlines to cut 4% of daily flights starting on Friday (November 7) at 40 major airports because of air traffic control safety concerns. The shutdown has led to shortages of air traffic controllers because they have not been paid for weeks.

Reductions in flights will rise to 6% on Tuesday (November 11) before hitting 10% by November 14.

FLIGHTS DELAYED IN AT LEAST 12 MAJOR CITIES

The FAA on Saturday (November 8) reported air traffic control staffing issues at 25 airports and other centres, delaying flights in at least 12 m

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