The federal government shutdown, now in its second week since commencing on October 1, is wreaking havoc on US air travel, with shortages of air traffic controllers and security screeners leading to mounting delays and cancellations at airports nationwide. As the Columbus/Indigenous People's Day holiday weekend approaches, experts warn that the disruptions could intensify, further straining an already beleaguered travel sector amid economic uncertainties.
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According to news agency Reuters, more than 12,000 flights experienced delays between Monday and early Wednesday, largely attributed t
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