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What is going on with flights in the U.S.?

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Flights in the U.S. are facing widespread cancellations and delays due to a prolonged government shutdown. The FAA has ordered a 10% reduction in flights at major airports, citing staffing shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers. Smaller airports are especially affected, with some cities seeing daily flights reduced to one. Major airports are experiencing long security lines and significant passenger disruptions, with delays and cancellations impacting thousands of flights daily.

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Here's how reduced flights will impact airports, travel

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  • FAA orders an unprecedented 10% cut in flights at major airports due to the shutdown.
  • Smaller airports will be most affected, with some cities seeing daily flights reduced from three to one. 16s
  • Airlines are expected to cut regional flights, while larger aircraft are mostly exempt from reductions. 28s
  • Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since October 1, leading some to seek other jobs. 1m 31s
  • Most controllers remain on the job, but the FAA acknowledges some absences due to missed paychecks. 1m 44s
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Here's how reduced flights will impact airports, travel
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CNBC
11 hours ago
Here's how reduced flights will impact airports, travel

The FAA orders a 10% cut in flights at major airports due to the shutdown, with smaller airports seeing the biggest impact and some cities reduced to one daily flight.

U.S. to slash flights as government shutdown continues
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CBS America
16 hours ago
U.S. to slash flights as government shutdown continues

FAA announces it will cut thousands of flights at the busiest U.S. airports in response to the government shutdown, aiming to prevent safety issues.

Thousands of flights cancelled due to government shutdown
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CBS News
1 day ago
Thousands of flights cancelled due to government shutdown

The FAA announced an unprecedented reduction in air traffic, with thousands of flights nationwide to be canceled beginning Friday due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers working without pay.

Flight delays at San Diego International Airport
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Scripps Local
3 days ago
Flight delays at San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport experienced significant disruptions with more than 300 flights delayed due to staffing shortages, which the FAA attributes to the federal government shutdown.

Duffy warns flight delays 'going to get worse' as shutdown continues
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CBS America
4 days ago
Duffy warns flight delays 'going to get worse' as shutdown continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that air travel delays are likely to worsen the longer the government shutdown continues, affecting major airports and causing long security lines and missed flights.

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