Charlotte airport flight cancellations pile up
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At least 127 flights were cancelled and 190 were delayed by 9 a.m., according to FlightAware, the real-time flight tracking site.
A tentative deal could end the government shutdown soon, but travelers at CLT are still seeing cancellations and delays as FAA flight reductions continue.
CLT airport struggles with flight delays and cancellations during the federal shutdown, affecting staffing and air traffic control.
It’s kind of terrible that the government can’t get its act together,” said one CLT passenger who just wants to see the shutdown end.
Flight cancellations and delays continue to mount at Charlotte Douglas International Airport due to FAA-mandated flight reductions and staffing shortages exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown.