On October 1, the federal government of the United States shut down after Congress failed to pass funding legislation for the 2026 fiscal year, which began that day. Late Friday, Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to end the standoff, which extended the shutdown into its 38th day. Indeed, the impact has been felt across several industries, including aviation. Thousands of federal workers, including air traffic controllers, have been working without pay.

On Friday, November 7, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instructed US airlines to cut flights at 40 of the country’s busiest airports following increased reports of strain on the system from both pilots and air traffic controllers. Since then, thousands of flights have been delayed and hundreds canceled nati

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