US air travel is predicted to "slow to a trickle" ahead of the Thanksgiving holidays due to a government shutdown, leading to flight cancellations, delays, and potential widespread disruption for passengers.

• Over 40 airports are reducing flights as air traffic controllers work without pay.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of "massive disruption" and "a lot of angry Americans."
• The shutdown has left many government employees, including vital airport staff, unpaid or furloughed since October 1.