Shutdown Chaos: Airlines Face Disruptions Amid Political Stalemate Halting Flights
- Delta CEO Bastian condemned the government shutdown, blaming unpaid air traffic controllers for 500 flight cancellations and traveler chaos. - Trump threatened pay cuts for absent controllers while offering $10k bonuses, exacerbating staffing shortages at 30 major U.S. airports. - FAA reported 20-40% controller absences daily, triggering 10,000+ delays and 2,800 cancellations as airlines waive fares and offer refunds. - Political leaders urged a shutdown end, but FAA's 10% flight reduction directive pers
Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Ed Bastian condemned the ongoing government shutdown for causing massive flight interruptions, describing it as "unacceptable" and noting that employees have been required to handle demanding roles without receiving pay. The airline was forced to cancel close to 500 flights this week because of federal air traffic limitations,
President Donald Trump has adopted a strict approach toward air traffic controllers, threatening to cut the pay of those who took unpaid leave during the 41-day shutdown, while promising $10,000 bonuses to those who stayed on the job. On Truth Social, Trump stated, "All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn't will be substantially 'docked,'"
Delta's reduction in flights, which impacts key airports such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago O'Hare, was announced as the FAA increased flight cutbacks to 10% at 40 major airports. The airline said it would not charge fare differences for customers who rebook by Nov. 21 and
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson described the shutdown as a "prolonged national ordeal" and called on both Republicans and Democrats to return to Washington to finalize an agreement to reopen the government. "We anticipate the government will reopen this week," Johnson stated,
The political tensions have escalated as both airlines and travelers continue to suffer from the deadlock.
Delta's response underscores the far-reaching consequences of the shutdown, which has now become the longest in U.S. history. Although the Senate has reached an agreement to restore funding, flight interruptions continue as the FAA's order to limit air traffic remains. The aviation sector now faces a significant challenge as it copes with both operational disruptions and ongoing political instability.
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