Controller shortages push 61% of U.S. flights into delays as shutdown drags on

November 10, 2025

Controller shortages push 61% of U.S. flights into delays as shutdown drags on

Controller absences force 61% of flights into delays as shutdown drags on

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Airlines reported that 61% of flights were delayed or canceled on Nov. 10 because unpaid controller absences forced the FAA to meter traffic at 40 major hubs.

The trade group Airlines for America says the shutdown has already triggered thousands of cancellations and hundreds of millions in losses, proving that congressional brinkmanship hits travelers long before elites feel pain.

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Controller shortages push 61% of U.S. flights into delays as shutdown drags on

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