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Duffy announces airspace restrictions amid record government shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced airspace restrictions Wednesday as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to impact the nation’s transportation system.

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Department of Transportation might be forced to shut down some airspace next week: Duffy
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Orders 10% Airspace Cut Amid Record Shutdown
Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it would cut 10 percent of air traffic at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, in a move that analysts said would force airlines to cancel thousand...

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U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Because of Shutdown
Busiest US airports face flight reductions because of government shutdown
FAA to cut air traffic by 10% at major airports due to government shutdown
The reduction in flights is a response to staffing pressures caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left many air traffic controllers without paychecks.

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BTS data shows slowdown in 2025 air travel as Duffy set to announce FAA cuts
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US to slash air traffic by 10% at 40 airports, including Salt Lake City, amid shutdown

U.S. may be forced to close some airspace next week if government shutdown continues, Duffy says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
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Panicking Sean Duffy offers bizarre solution as airport chaos reaches boiling point during shutdown

According to ABC News, Duffy stated that the closure, which is currently tied for the longest shutdown in American history at 35 days, would compel him to close off specific areas of American airspace

Duffy announces 10% reduction in flights at 40 locations due to air traffic controller shortage amid shutdown

The transportation secretary said the decision was "data-based," finding the 40 locations where the pressure is the worst.
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