An airport spokesperson said the cancellations and delays were "likely related to mandatory flight reductions at other airports across the country."

Travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.

After a weekend that saw thousands of flights canceled, including almost 3,000 on Sunday alone, airlines scrapped another 1,700 flights Monday and nearly 1,000 for Tuesday.

Some air traffic controllers unpaid for nearly a month have stopped showing up, citing the added stress and need to take second jobs.

"Essential federal employees with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Adm

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