The government shutdown has lasted over a month, and is set to become the longest in history.

Meanwhile, flight disruptions have piled up nationwide as air traffic controllers continue to go unpaid for their work.

Are flights being canceled?

FILE - Cancelled flights are seen on a screen at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida on October 30, 2025. (Photo by Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images)

Big picture view:

Yes, flights are getting delayed and some even canceled as staffing shortages pile up during the government shutdown.

For example:

Newark Airport in New Jersey experienced delays of two to three hours early in November, and busy hubs like George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O’Hare saw d

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