U.S. airlines canceled nearly 1,200 flights on Tuesday, marking the fifth consecutive day with over 1,000 cancellations due to mandatory flight reductions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to cut 4% of daily flights starting November 7 at 40 major airports due to air traffic control staffing shortages, with reductions increasing to 6% on Tuesday, 8% on Thursday, and 10% on Friday.

Driving the news: Discussions between airlines and the FAA are ongoing regarding the timing and process to reduce and eventually lift the flight cuts as the 42-day government shutdown nears its end. • The Senate voted Monday night to approve legislation to end the shutdown and fund the government through January 30, with the House scheduled to consider it on Wednesday. • Since the

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