What’s Driving the Delays

Airports nationwide are struggling to take care of operations because the shutdown compounds staffing challenges. NBC News reported that greater than 7,200 flights have been delayed and roughly 2,200 canceled as of Sunday. 50 Cent was a part of the turmoil stemming largely from a scarcity of air visitors controllers, a lot of whom have gone unpaid for 2 months.

To ease the pressure, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has carried out a ten% discount in flights at a number of high-traffic airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated final week, “This is about identifying where the pressure points are and how we can relieve them.” Speaking with Fox News on Thursday, he cautioned that disruptions might intensify as the vacation season approaches. Even celebrities like 50 Cent will not be immune to those delays.

“If we remain in this shutdown posture as we approach Thanksgiving, I anticipate it could be especially challenging,” Duffy stated. “While we will work to mitigate safety concerns, the likelihood of flights departing on schedule remains uncertain, and continued disruptions are imminent.”