FAA cuts flights amid government shutdown

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FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues
“We are seeing signs of stress in the system, so we are proactively reducing the number of flights to make sure the American people continue to fly safely,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said in a ...

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in US as airlines scramble to cut traffic during shutdown
The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago among 40 airports to see flights cut over US government shutdown
The US government shutdown became the longest ever on November 5, 2025, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump's first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and thr...

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Shutdown forces 10% flight cuts at 40 airports, including New York, Washington and LA - Full List
US FAA to detail flight cut plan at major airports later on Friday
FAA flight cuts at 40 US airports: How much will it impact flyers? United Airlines, American Airlines, others react
Kirby said the cuts will target regional flying and non-hub domestic routes instead.

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FAA to cut 10% flights across 40 airports in US if govt shutdown doesn’t end, transportation secretary warns
US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

Democrats, Trump and the shutdown

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Shutdown Progress in Doubt as Democrats Grow Emboldened From Election Wins
N.Y., speaks to reporters about Democratic victories on Election Day, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, day 36 of the government shutdown. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown,

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Tracking Trump: The shutdown becomes longest ever; Trump’s new election fraud theory; Democrats sweep off-year elections; and more
Trump and Democrats are far apart on solving the shutdown. Here’s what could finally end it.
The Latest: Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders as US Eyes Sources for Rare Earth Metals
Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibili...

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The Latest: Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown
Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster
"I think if you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans," Trump said at a breakfast with Republican senators Wednesday.

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Chart of the Week: Election wins suggest better footing for Democrats
Bipartisan talks to end the shutdown intensify, but agreement elusive

Missed Meals and Paychecks: The Shutdown’s Impact, Day by Day

The government shutdown, now the longest on record, is growing increasingly painful as more Americans start to feel its effects.

Flight cuts underway in Philadelphia and across the country; Republicans planning new bills to end shutdown

The FAA said it is reducing flights in Philly and other cities to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers amid the government shutdown.

Was your flight impacted by the shutdown? Here's what to know

Major airlines say that most passengers whose flights are canceled, and many who choose not to fly, will be eligible for refunds and no-fee rebookings.

Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown's potential 'end of the beginning'

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

Is the job market getting worse? As the shutdown continues, this is what we know

For the second month in a row, a government report on employment and unemployment has been delayed by the federal shutdown. That leaves analysts looking for other signs to gauge the job market.

Just When It Looked Like the Shutdown Might End

“Democrats have looked pretty weak for most of this year and, over the last month, we have shown strength for the first time,” Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut told us. Tuesday’s results “are proof that people like it when Democrats stand up for what they believe in.”

Many Calif. flights on chopping block at SFO, LAX as shutdown grows

The Federal Aviation Administration’s looming reductions, set to take effect in less than 24 hours, could have significant impacts on commercial flights in and out of San Francisco International Airport,
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