Flight disruptions continue across the U.S., with Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport — the world’s busiest — among the hardest hit as the FAA’s nationwide flight cuts remain in place, CBS Atlanta reported Tuesday.
The FAA last week ordered airlines to slash flights by up to 10% at 40 major airports due to air traffic controller shortages and rising stress levels amid the ongoing government shutdown.
BREAKING: The FAA has largely cut private jet traffic to 12 busy commercial airports, including Atlanta, because of air traffic control staffing amid the shutdown. pic.twitter.com/VIQS4QJo2d
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajc) November 10, 2025
As of Tuesday morning, 117 flights in and out of Atlanta were canceled, with over 1,500 flights canceled nationwide and more than 10,000 delayed, according to FlightAware.
Flight reductions are increasing at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as the FAA expands cuts to 40 major airports during the government shutdown, leading to more delays and cancellations for Delta and other carriers. https://t.co/gxYbfdIZ2E
— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) November 11, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the cuts will stay until staffing stabilizes, even as the Senate moves toward a shutdown deal. President Donald Trump urged controllers to “get back to work” and promised a $10,000 bonus for those who stayed on duty.
Airlines must refund canceled flights but aren’t required to cover hotel or meal costs.
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