FAA Maintains 6% Flight Cancellation Rate Amid Ongoing Air Traffic Challenges
Flight reductions at 40 major US airports will stay at 6% instead of increasing to 10% as more air traffic controllers return to work, following safety concerns and staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown. The FAA and transportation officials emphasize safety and data-driven decisions, with the situation still under assessment. Airlines are optimistic about returning to full capacity soon, but the disruptions have caused significant flight cancellations and operational challenges ahead of the holiday travel season.





