FAA, Flights and government shutdown

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FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues
The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.

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The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
Flights canceled at 40 U.S. airports: Follow live updates as FAA cuts to air traffic take effect amid government shutdown
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.

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What can you do if your flight is delayed, canceled during shutdown?
Secretary Sean Duffy says "my No. 1 job is safety" amid concerns over ATC staffing and fatigue
Busiest US airports face flight reductions because of government shutdown
During the shutdown, now the longest in US history, controllers have had to keep working without pay, prompting some to call out sick or take side jobs.

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Which Airports Are Impacted by the Government Shutdown?
Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown. Here’s what to know
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FAA to restrict commercial launches during government shutdown

The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.

FAA says commercial rockets must launch at night, citing government shutdown

The federal government shutdown, now in its 38th day, prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a temporary emergency order Thursday prohibiting commercial rocket launches from occurring during “peak hours” of air traffic.

FAA urges lawmakers to reopen the government amid staffing shortages

Federal Aviation Administration officials on Friday urged Congress to approve government funding as more air traffic controllers call in sick amid the shutdown.
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