Due to the government shutdown, domestic flights in the United States are being cut.

The U.S. federal government shutdown is about to enter its 38th day. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered local time on the evening of November 6, requesting airlines to reduce domestic flight operations by 4% at 40 busy airports across the U.S. starting at 6 a.m. on November 7, increasing to 10% by November 14 to reduce national airspace risks. The U.S. has been facing a shortage of air traffic controllers. Since the federal government shutdown on October 1, air traffic controllers, who are considered "essential personnel," have been forced to work without pay. The increasing number of employees taking leave has led to worsening flight delays or cancellations nationwide.