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Federal officials said Wednesday, Nov. 5, that flight cuts are coming to major airports amid the funding crisis, which has now lasted for 37 days. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in flights at 40 major airports at the end of the week.
Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.
Flight delays and cancellations are mounting across the U.S. And they're likely to get worse leading up to Thanksgiving.
Memphis International Airport, home of the FedEx World Hub, is on a reported list of airports facing flight reductions due to the government shutdown.
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown.
Experts say the best advice is to download the airline's app so you can be easily notified and rebooked if your flight is canceled. Morning flights are also the least impacted by cancellations and delays; additionally, they allow more time to find an alternate flight if there is an issue.
As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the newest announcement from the Trump administration: a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.
LAX, ONT, San Diego International Airport, Oakland International Airport and San Francisco International Airport — are on the list, according to the media
The FAA will reduce air traffic at 40 airports beginning Friday. Philadelphia International Airport is among those expecting flight cuts and delays. Talks between Democrats and Republicans to end the shutdown are intensifying,
Uncertainty looms as airlines prepare for nationwide flight reductions, including at Portland International Airport.
MassPort officials urge travelers to check with their airline before coming to the airport on Friday and while the reduction in flights continues.
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