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US air chaos causes over 12 thousand cancellations and affects flights in Brazil

The American air traffic shutdown generates thousands of chain-reaction cancellations over the weekend, with immediate impacts on international airports like Galeão in Rio de Janeiro.

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Passengers with suitcases and luggage waiting on the curb of an airport terminal.
Passengers wait for transportation outside an airport terminal. Photo: Reprodução/CNN Brasil

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What happened
Mass flight cancellations and air traffic shutdown in the United States with repercussions in Brazil.
Who is affected
Travelers with scheduled flights originating, terminating, or connecting in the United States and passengers on affected international routes.
What changes
Passengers face widespread delays, trip rescheduling, and flight cancellations, requiring prior checks with airlines and regulatory agencies.

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Sources

  1. Caos aéreo nos EUA: mais de 12 mil voos foram cancelados entre sexta-feira e sábado — O Globo (accessed 11/14/2026)
  2. Mais de 4 mil voos são cancelados nos EUA neste sábado (14) — CNN Brasil (accessed 11/14/2026)
  3. Galeão tem quatro voos cancelados neste sábado (14) em razão de caos aéreo nos Estados Unidos — Folha de S.Paulo — em cima da hora (accessed 11/14/2026)
  4. Galeão tem quatro voos cancelados neste sábado (14) em razão de caos aéreo nos Estados Unidos — UOL — notícias (accessed 11/14/2026)

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