What Canadian airlines are telling travellers after more than 800 flights in U.S. cancelled or delayed

What Canadian Airlines Are Saying After U.S. Flight Disruptions

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a 10% reduction of air traffic at 40 "high-volume" airports starting Friday. This move followed a long government shutdown, which has caused significant staffing shortages and delays.

Even travelers on cross-Canada flights may be affected, as many routes cross into U.S. airspace.

Impact on Flights

By Friday morning, over 800 U.S.-linked flights had been cancelled, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking website.

Reasons Behind the Reduction

The U.S. government shutdown has been ongoing since October 1, making it the longest in the nation's history. As a result, U.S. air traffic controllers have been working without pay for almost six weeks.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford explained, "We did not want to wait until the situation reached a crisis point," citing staffing shortages and pilot reports of growing controller fatigue.

He and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made the decision to reduce traffic proactively to maintain safety.

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Author’s summary: The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has forced the FAA to reduce air traffic, affecting over 800 flights and causing delays that impact Canadian travelers crossing U.S. airspace.

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National Post National Post — 2025-11-07

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