Canada Updates U.S. Travel Advisory Amid Government Shutdown
The Government of Canada has issued a warning about disruptions affecting flights in the United States due to the ongoing government shutdown. On Tuesday, November 11, Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory by including information on flight cancellations.
Flight Disruptions and Reduced Air Traffic Control
The advisory highlights that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut back U.S. domestic flights to cope with fewer available air traffic controllers. The notice states:
“You may experience flight delays and cancellations, as well as longer wait times at airports. Contact your airline to understand if your travel plans are affected.”
Scope of Flight Reductions
On November 7, the FAA reduced flights at 40 airports nationwide in response to the government shutdown. High-traffic hubs, known as the “Core 30,” are among those most impacted. These include:
- New York City’s three main airports
- Major airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
- Additional airports in Anchorage (Alaska), Indianapolis, Portland (Oregon), and Ontario (California)
Impact on Airport Staff
The shutdown has forced 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers and 13,000 air traffic controllers to continue working without pay.
Government Shutdown Status
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the government shutdown might end soon.
Author’s summary: The Canadian government warns travelers about significant flight delays and cancellations in the U.S. due to FAA cutbacks caused by the ongoing federal shutdown impacting key airports nationwide.