Air Travel Trouble: Why Your Flight Might Be Canceled Today

Airports across the US are facing a double whammy of issues today. First, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to cut even more flights. This is on top of the 4% reduction they already had to make last week. Now, they need to cut 6% more flights at busy airports. This is all because of the government shutdown, which has left many airports short-staffed. So far, over 7, 900 flights have been canceled since the FAA's order. And it's not just about the staffing issues. Freezing weather is also causing problems. Over 600 flights were already delayed by early Tuesday. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport had delays of about five hours on Monday. This was due to wintry weather and staffing problems. The FAA has warned that more than a dozen control towers might cause delays in cities like New York, Phoenix, San Diego, and Houston. This means that if you're planning to fly today, you might want to check your flight status. It's not looking good. But why is this happening? Well, the government shutdown has left many airports without enough staff. This means that even if the weather is good, there might not be enough people to handle all the flights. And when the weather is bad, it just makes things worse. So, what can you do? Well, if you have a flight today, you might want to be prepared for delays or even cancellations. It's always a good idea to check your flight status before heading to the airport. And if you're flexible, you might want to consider changing your travel plans.