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FAA, the shutdown and flight reductions

FAA flight reductions start today: Full list and map of affected U.S. airports

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, airlines have been ordered to begin reducing operations on a phased-in basis.

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Flight cancellation updates: FAA's government shutdown traffic reduction continues

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FAA Orders 10% Flight Reduction at 40 Major Airports Amid Government Shutdown Crisis

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Government shutdown: Food aid recipients face new uncertainty while flight cancellations pile up

More than 5,000 flights and counting have been delayed today primarily due to a combination of staffing issues and flight cuts caused by the government shutdown, according to FlightAware.

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US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues

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The Shutdown Hits Airports

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Hundreds of US flights are getting slashed Friday as the shutdown continues. Here’s what to know if you’re about to fly

“As we start to implement this drawdown in service, it will be restricted to these 40 high volume traffic markets,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said.

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FAA Grounds America: How The US Flight Cuts Could Derail Indian Travel Plans This Holiday Season

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Trump administration grounds 1,800 flights amid shutdown

Cancellations hinder some travelers on mostly smooth morning at O'Hare amid FAA flight cuts

But flight operations at the airport appeared smooth Friday — the first day of the cuts — despite 78 canceled flights in the last 24 hours.

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Will your flight survive the weekend? More cancellations coming.

As many as 20% of U.S. flights could be cut in the coming days if the shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

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FAA, UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 fleets after deadly crash; Louisville operations steady

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of this week’s fatal crash as UPS temporarily grounds all MD-11 aircraft "effective immediately," citing a statement made "at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer.

Transportation chief Duffy floats flight reductions of up to 20 percent if shutdown doesn’t end

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday that flight reductions could go as high as 20 percent if the government shutdown drags on, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins reducing flights by 10 percent due to air traffic controller staffing shortages.