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US government shutdown causes major flight delays and cancellation
The ongoing US government shutdown, the longest in history, has disrupted air travel nationwide, leaving thousands of staff unpaid and millions of passengers facing delays. View on euronews

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Flight cuts coming to major airports due to shutdown, Transportation Department says
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Air travel delays are increasing amid government shutdown
FAA Reducing Air Traffic by 10% Across 40 'High-Volume' Markets During Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government...

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U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Because of Shutdown
FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
As air travel faces new disruptions nationwide, what could that mean for Logan?
The federal workers manning the country’s air traffic control towers will soon go a month without pay because of the shutdown, transportation secretary Sean Duffy said during a press conference.

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues
FAA slashes flights, disrupting travel at 40 major airports amid government shutdown

Hundreds of SFO flights delayed as weather and federal shutdown sow chaos

More than 260 flights coming into and out of San Francisco International Airport were delayed on Wednesday, primarily due to inclement weather.

Airport delays worsen in Southern California, with growing fears of holiday travel meltdown

As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving holiday travel, the government shutdown is likely to result in more airport delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.

SoCal Airport Flight Delays Pile Up As Government Shutdown Causes Control Tower Staff Shortages

Control towers across the U.S. are experiencing staff shortages, which is causing delays at LAX, SAN, SNA, ONT, and BUR.

Delays expected at Denver airport amid air traffic controller shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that air traffic control staffing issues are affecting airports nationwide as the government shutdown continues.

White House says 'thank a Democrat' for weekend airport delays as government shutdown drags on

The White House says Democrats are responsible for widespread airport delays and long TSA lines as the government shutdown is close to being the longest in U.S. history.

Flight Status Tracker: Thousands of Journeys Delayed Nationwide

Flight delays and cancellations escalated over the weekend, with real-time flight tracking data confirming over 8,000 delays across the United States on Sunday, which was up from approximately 5,300 the previous day. Up-to-date flight information can be found in this real-time flight tracker.
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