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FAA Plan to Cut Flights Might Not Be a Total Nightmare

The US Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut 10 percent of flights in 40 high-traffic airports on Friday morning if Congress fails to reopen the federal government by then, Transportation secre...

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FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

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FAA holds flight cuts at 6% as controllers return to work

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SeaTac Airport flight cancellations continue for sixth day

Wednesday is the day House lawmakers return to the nation’s Capitol after nearly eight weeks to vote on legislation that would end the federal government shutdown.

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US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order

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When will I know if my flight is canceled? Here’s what to expect as delays ripple across U.S. airports

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A third of Portland jetport flights have been canceled or delayed by new FAA restrictions

Jetport officials had warned passengers to anticipate significant flight cancellations after the FAA reduced air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports to maintain safety during the government shutdo...

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Flight Chaos Won't Stop When Gov't Shutdown Ends, Airlines Warn: Here's Why

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Flight cancellations, air travel delays could persist after shutdown ends

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Flight reductions to hold at 6% amid 'rapid decline in controller callouts': DOT

"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe," the DOT said in a press release. "As the federal government reopens and controllers receive their backpay, the FAA will continue to monitor staffing levels and review key trend lines."

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Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Travel delays were adding up at airports across the U.S. on Friday as the government shutdown drags on, putting even more pressure on air traffic controllers who have been working without pay for a month.