Hundreds of flights across the United States are delayed or canceled today as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to strain air travel operations.

FlightAware data shows that more than 8,100 flights are delayed globally, including 845 within, into, or out of the U.S., while 949 flights are canceled overall—755 of them affecting U.S. routes.

Why It Matters

The growing chaos at airports is raising alarm ahead of Thanksgiving, when tens of millions of travelers are expected to take to the skies for one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

What To Know

SkyWest, Southwest, and Envoy Air recorded the highest number of cancellations, while United, Delta, and American Airlines also faced significant delays, according to FlightAware.

SkyWest Airlines leads all carriers

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