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fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

The U.S. Government Shutdown May Be Over, But Flight Disruptions Continue-Here's What Travelers Need to Know

But despite the step forward, airlines are still canceling or delaying hundreds of flights following the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) mandated capacity reductions. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were more than 1,700 delays within, into, or out of the United States and more than 1,000 cancellations, according to flight tracker FlightAware. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had the highest number of cancellations at more than 50 outbound flights, followed by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago
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FAA to Slash Thousands of Flights Across the U.S. on Friday-What Travelers Need to Know

FAA mandates 10% flight reductions at 40 airports during the government shutdown, prompting airlines to cut regional flights, offer refunds, and prioritize safety.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
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Thousands of flights in danger of cancellation as FAA announces major cuts

FAA will cut flight volumes by 10% at about 40 major airports, potentially threatening 3,000–4,500 daily flights amid the prolonged government shutdown.
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