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San Francisco International Airport was among the major U.S. air-travel hubs to face cancellations as the federal government places limits on air travel.
Hundreds of flights scheduled for Friday were cut at major U.S. airports as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s effort to phase in 10% reductions because of the government shutdown. The 40 airports are in what the FAA termed “high-volume markets” and include JFK,
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was delaying flights at eight airports including in Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston, Washington and Newark, citing widespread air traffic staffing issues as controllers have not been paid during the government shutdown.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field are among the 40 airports affected by the reduction in air traffic. Here’s how to check to see if your flight is delayed at either of those airports. Check TSA wait times at the links below.
Follow our live coverage from Republic reporters of the effect of the federal government shutdown on air travel and Phoenix Sky Harbor flights.
Flight delays were only a little higher than usual during most of October — but then a late month surge could spell trouble for holiday travel.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is currently under a ground delay due to staffing, according to the FAA.