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About 3 percent of Friday’s flights were canceled because of the government shutdown. The percentage could rise to 20 percent as the holidays approach.
Plans to cut flights have left travelers angry and anxious. Some tried to move their travel plans up, while others were trying to figure out alternatives in case their flights were canceled.
According to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline across Texas is $2.64 per gallon.
Airlines did not wait for an announcement, notifying passengers and airports of expected changes before the Trump administration made official its list of affected airports.
With flight reductions beginning Friday at 40 major U.S. airports, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said safety is his top priority — but he declined to share information about the data that led to the decision to cut capacity.
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Major travel impacts at SFO and OAK due to staffing shortages as flight cuts go into effect
San Francisco International Airport issued a temporary ground delay Friday morning as dozens of flights at SFO and OAK are impacted by staffing shortages due to the government shutdown.