US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights
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Disgruntled travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of additional flights and delays continue to mount due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.
The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
Dozens of flights at Logan Airport in Boston were canceled Friday as cuts ordered by the FAA began due to the government shutdown.
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American Airlines canceled more than 200 of its 6,200 scheduled flights on Friday as air traffic reductions began.
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