November 7, 2025Nov 7 US Flight Chaos Looms As Shutdown Forces Nationwide Cuts Hundreds of flights are being slashed across the United States starting Friday as the government shutdown—the longest in US history—forces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to cut air traffic nationwide. According to an emergency FAA order obtained by CNN, the Trump administration will reduce flights by 4% at 40 major airports beginning Friday morning, with cuts escalating to 10% by next week if the shutdown continues. That could mean thousands of cancellations a day just as the holiday travel season nears. The FAA said the move targets “high-volume traffic markets,” including New York’s LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark airports, as well as major hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Seattle. Smaller airports are expected to feel the ripple effect as flights to and from affected cities are axed. “We are seeing signs of stress in the system,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said. “We are proactively reducing the number of flights to make sure Americans continue to fly safely.” Airlines have already begun canceling flights through the weekend, likening the impact to a major weather event — but one dispersed across dozens of cities rather than a single region. If the cuts reach 10%, industry officials warn of “a travel nightmare” for millions, with cascading delays, crew shortages, and stranded passengers. The FAA order outlines a phased reduction: 4% on Friday, 6% on Tuesday, 8% on Thursday, and 10% by next Friday unless a shutdown deal is struck. With the shutdown entering another week and no breakthrough in Washington, the crisis threatens to cripple America’s aviation network and disrupt the travel plans of millions coast to coast. Key Takeaways: FAA to cut flights at 40 major airports amid shutdown crisis. Reductions to rise from 4% Friday to 10% next week if no deal. Airlines warn of “nationwide travel chaos” ahead of holiday season. Adapted from : CNN
November 7, 2025Nov 7 Popular Post So this gradually increasing % of cancelled flights obviously isn't related to safety. If a 10% shutdown is necessary for safety next week (if the shutdown continues), why isn't it necessary TODAY? It's not about safety, it's the typical Mar-a-Lardo move of inflicting as much pain and inconvenience as possible, for political ends ONLY.
November 7, 2025Nov 7 10 hours ago, Peabody said: So this gradually increasing % of cancelled flights obviously isn't related to safety. If a 10% shutdown is necessary for safety next week (if the shutdown continues), why isn't it necessary TODAY? It's not about safety, it's the typical Mar-a-Lardo move of inflicting as much pain and inconvenience as possible, for political ends ONLY. My flight was delayed a few weeks ago due to staffing shortages. The Democrats have shut down the government for political reasons.
November 8, 2025Nov 8 10 hours ago, Fact said: My flight was delayed a few weeks ago due to staffing shortages. The Democrats have shut down the government for political reasons. Aaah, the democrats again. Tststs... A poll suggests that Trump miscalculated: The majority of the US population sides with the Democrats in this dispute. Three-quarters of Americans say support for Obamacare should continue, according to a survey by the independent Kaiser Family Foundation. Nearly all Democrats share this view, but even among Republicans, 50 percent of those surveyed still support it. https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-public-weighs-in-on-health-care-debate-and-government-shutdown/
November 8, 2025Nov 8 1 minute ago, Schoggibueb said: Aaah, the democrats again. Tststs... A poll suggests that Trump miscalculated: The majority of the US population sides with the Democrats in this dispute. Three-quarters of Americans say support for Obamacare should continue, according to a survey by the independent Kaiser Family Foundation. Nearly all Democrats share this view, but even among Republicans, 50 percent of those surveyed still support it. https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-public-weighs-in-on-health-care-debate-and-government-shutdown/ Lets raise taxes on them, then see what they think.
November 8, 2025Nov 8 45 minutes ago, Fact said: Lets raise taxes on them, then see what they think. "Them"? You mean the billionaires?
November 8, 2025Nov 8 11 hours ago, Fact said: My flight was delayed a few weeks ago due to staffing shortages. The Democrats have shut down the government for political reasons. If you call providing affordable healthcare so that Americans aren't going bankrupt and dying due to our stupid friggin' system, then, yes, political. Why wouldn't the ReUglycans agree to a temporary, 1-year extension? Serious question.
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