Government shutdown leads to the cancellation of about 1,000 flights in the United States on the 7th day.

On the 7th local time, the U.S. federal government's "shutdown" entered its 38th day. The "shutdown" has led to a shortage of air traffic controllers and ground staff, prompting the U.S. government to order a reduction in the number of flights at 40 major airports across the country starting on the 7th. According to data from flight tracking websites, as of the afternoon of the 7th local time, there have been more than 3,500 flights delayed and about 1,000 flights canceled in the U.S. It is reported that the current round of flight reductions took effect at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the 7th, affecting major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Major airports such as Atlanta, Newark, Denver, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles have all been affected. Among them, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and Denver Airport are the most severely affected. On that day, a large number of passengers were stranded due to flight cancellations, forcing them to change their travel plans.