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A severe winter storm is causing widespread flight cancellations and delays across the US, especially in the Northeast, with up to nine inches of snow expected in New York City, prompting travel advisories and safety warnings during the peak holiday season.
The US Senate has reached a deal to end the 40-day government shutdown by advancing a stopgap funding package, which includes provisions for government funding through January and a vote on healthcare subsidies, though final approval and the impact on federal employees and food aid programs remain ongoing issues.
Hundreds of flights across the US have been canceled due to new airport restrictions taking effect, causing widespread travel disruptions.
U.S. flights are experiencing delays due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and TSA staff caused by the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about potential escalation similar to the 2019 shutdown.
A telecommunications outage caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at Dallas airports, leading to chaos for thousands of travelers, with disruptions extending globally due to cyberattacks affecting airline systems and airport operations.
More than 1,400 U.S. flights were canceled and over 3,000 were delayed on Tuesday due to ongoing extreme winter weather, with United Airlines experiencing the most cancellations. Airports such as LaGuardia and Newark International were heavily affected, while Alaska Airlines also faced high cancellation rates due to the ongoing investigation into Boeing's 737 Max 9 aircraft. Overall, only 36% of U.S. carriers were departing on time.
Starting July 1st, US planes without retrofitted sensitive radar altimeters won't be allowed to land in low visibility due to potential interference from increased 5G network power. About 80% of domestic aircraft have undergone the upgrade, but some top carriers still need to finish their fleet. The Airlines for America trade association blames supply chain problems for the delay. There is a risk of delays or cancellations, but the level of impact will depend mainly on the weather. All planes in the US will need an updated altimeter by February 2024, regardless of visibility conditions.