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What airports are affected by the US shutdown?

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The US government shutdown leads to a 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 major airports, including all New York City and Washington, D.C. airports, Atlanta, Houston, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and major Texas airports. Travelers face delays, cancellations, and long security lines at these locations. Airlines are gradually implementing cuts and advising passengers to check flight status and prepare for disruptions.

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Flight cancellations begin at major airports due to shutdown

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  • Major cuts from the government shutdown have started at the country's busiest airports.
  • Travelers are concerned about chaos and are making contingency plans, including driving. 7s
  • The Trump administration will begin limiting air traffic at 40 major airports. 1m 1s
  • Frontier Airlines' CEO recommends travelers have a backup ticket on another airline. 1m 7s
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Flight cancellations begin at major airports due to shutdown
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CBS America
3 hours ago
Flight cancellations begin at major airports due to shutdown

Trump administration to begin limiting air traffic tomorrow at 40 of the country's biggest airports.

Airport chaos to get worse as government shutdown impacts flights
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CBS America
4 hours ago
Airport chaos to get worse as government shutdown impacts flights

Chris Van Cleve reported live from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, one of 40 airports affected by the FAA order.

Airlines to gradually implement flight cuts due to shutdown
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CBS America
18 hours ago
Airlines to gradually implement flight cuts due to shutdown

Airports affected include Atlanta, Washington, all three New York City airports, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco; most major airports are impacted.

Airlines prepare for air traffic reduction at 40 U.S. airports
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CBS News
22 hours ago
Airlines prepare for air traffic reduction at 40 U.S. airports

Federal government plans to reduce airline traffic by 10% at 40 locations, affecting major hubs such as Houston, Denver, Atlanta, and all airports serving New York City and Washington, D.C.

FAA flight reductions: Which airports are reducing flights?
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Fox News
1 day ago
FAA flight reductions: Which airports are reducing flights?

Dallas Love Field, DFW International, Houston Hobby, and George Bush Houston Intercontinental are among Texas airports impacted by these reductions.

How is Trump's strategy changing as shutdown threatens flights?
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CBS America
1 day ago
How is Trump's strategy changing as shutdown threatens flights?

Map shows 40 airports nationwide under consideration for these capacity cuts by the FAA.

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