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Over 3,300 US flights were suddenly cancelled—and just weeks before Thanksgiving, the busiest travel time of the year. Why? A government shutdown has left over 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay, and now fatigue is taking its toll. With the FAA ordering a nationwide reduction in flights, travel could soon slow to a trickle. In this video, we break down exactly what’s happening, what the Senate's new deal means, and whether Americans will be able to fly home for the holidays.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: What happens if the shutdown continues?
:backhand_index_pointing_right: Will flights recover in time for Thanksgiving?
:backhand_index_pointing_right: Is this a political pressure tactic—or a real safety issue?

Watch till the end to get the full picture of this unfolding travel crisis.
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00:00Airlines are cancelling thousands of flights, and it could get much worse before Thanksgiving hits.
00:05Over 3,300 U.S. flights were cancelled in just one day.
00:08Why? Because of a government shutdown that's left 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay for over 40 days.
00:15Many are now exhausted or simply not showing up.
00:18The FAA had no choice but to cut flights.
00:21It started with a 4% reduction.
00:24But it gets steeper. 6% by Monday, 10% by Friday.
00:27And right before Thanksgiving?
00:30The busiest travel season of the year?
00:32Officials say travel could slow to a trickle.
00:35On top of that, 1,000 flights were delayed just on Sunday.
00:38Airports are in chaos.
00:40The Senate did finally reach a deal to fund the government.
00:43But it's not official yet.
00:45Until it is, flyers are left in limbo.
00:48Will travel bounce back in time for the holidays?
00:50Or is this just the beginning of a bigger crisis?
00:53One thing's clear.
00:53Without a signed deal, America's skies could be eerily quiet this Thanksgiving.
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