Airports Overwhelmed as Flight Delays Surpass 7,000 Amid Government Shutdown ✈️

With the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. airports are experiencing unprecedented delays, disrupting thousands of travelers' plans. Learn more about the impact and what's next.

Airports Overwhelmed as Flight Delays Surpass 7,000 Amid Government Shutdown ✈️
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20.5K views • Oct 31, 2025
Airports Overwhelmed as Flight Delays Surpass 7,000 Amid Government Shutdown ✈️

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As the government shutdown continues, there is mounting pressure at airports across the United States with flight delays on Thursday reaching more than 7,000. In Orlando, flights were delayed for more than two hours due to staffing issues with the FAA at one point warning there would be no ATC controllers for arriving flights at the airport. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

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