Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed over government shutdown cuts

Thousands of US flights face cancellations and delays due to government shutdown cuts impacting air traffic control, with more than 5,000 flights affected on the first day of new mandates. Air traffic controllers, working without pay in the longest US government shutdown, are experiencing fatigue and stress, leading to massive disruptions in air travel. As the shutdown continues, concerns grow over safety and operational challenges at airports, while efforts to reopen the government remain elusive despite ongoing negotiations in Congress.