More than 1,530 flights were cancelled in the U.S. on Saturday, with thousands delayed, due to a government shutdown impacting air traffic control staffing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated a 4% reduction in daily flights at 40 major airports, with cuts increasing to 6% next week. The shutdown, now in its 40th day, affects approximately 730,000 federal workers, including air traffic controllers working without pay. Continued disruptions could impact the economy and upcoming holiday travel.
