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Airlines are cutting flights starting Nov. 7. See what each airline has announced for its Indianapolis flights.
Southwest said it would cut more than 120 flights starting Friday, Nov. 7 due to an FAA order to reduce air traffic during the government shutdown.
A 4% reduction in flights took effect Friday after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered the drop to ease stress on air traffic controllers.
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Orlando International Airport was listed as one of the 40 "high volume" major airports slated for a 10% reduction in flights, reports say. Tampa International Airport is also included in the list.
By 1:40 p.m. Friday, there were more than 185 delayed or canceled flights at the Las Vegas’ Harry Reid airport. Southwest Airlines had the most delays and cancellations, with 24 flights canceled and 107 delayed as of mid-day Friday, according to FlightAware.
The FAA has ordered flights to be cancelled to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers as the shutdown continues. What about Florida?
This article originally published at Flights canceled, delayed at airports across the country: Here's what to know for airline passengers in Connecticut. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in flights at 40 airports, prompted by a historic government shutdown.
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Senate Dems clash over why Sec Duffy is reducing flights and air traffic ahead of Thanksgiving
Democratic Party senators were split on why they think Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a 10% reduction in air traffic ahead of Thanksgiving.