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Hundreds of Flights Canceled Across Busiest U.S. Airports as FAA Reductions Take Effect. Here’s What to Know
Air travelers are feeling the impact of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history as they’re forced to deal with flight cancellations and delays due to a shortage of on-duty air traffic controll...

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Flight cancellation updates: FAA cuts have hit airports across the US as the shutdown persists
Southwest cancels over 100 flights at 34 airports due to FAA reductions
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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U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Because of Shutdown
FAA’s plan to cut air traffic could be felt far beyond the 40 designated ‘high traffic’ markets
Busiest US airports face flight reductions because of government shutdown
"We continue to urge Congress to immediately resolve its impasse and restore the National Airspace System to its full capacity," the spokesperson added.

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues
Secretary Sean Duffy says "my No. 1 job is safety" amid concerns over ATC staffing and fatigue

Delays, cancellations begin at BWI and region’s airports after FAA cuts flights

Early Friday evening, there had been 91 delays at BWI and 22 cancellations, according to flight tracking and aviation data company FlightAware. Dulles had 76 delays and 22 cancellations. Ronald Reagan had 323 delays and 138 cancellations.

San Antonio airport sees handful of cancellations as FAA makes flight cuts

The seven local cancellations are to or from airports targeted by the FAA including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

Will FAA flight cuts impact Asheville Airport flights? Ripple effect could kick in

FLETCHER – The Asheville Regional Airport was relatively quiet and uncrowded Nov. 7, the first day after a Federal Aviation Administration mandate to reduce flights out of certain airports.

Sacramento International Airport could see schedule adjustments due to FAA's flight reductions

Sacramento International Airport said it may see some ripple effects after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in flights across the country to cope with the government shutdown and federal air traffic controllers working without pay.

FAA cuts flights at Orlando, Tampa airports; what passengers need to know

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.
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