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Follow live updates as flight reductions begin today at 40 high-traffic airports in what officials have described as a "proactive" effort to alleviate pressure points.
The FAA has ordered flights to be cancelled to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers as the shutdown continues. What about Florida?
Here's what you're owed and what you can do if your flight is delayed or canceled by the ongoing government shutdown.
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Hundreds of Flights Are Canceled Across the U.S.—What to Know Before You Head to the Airport
The FAA has begun emergency capacity reductions at 40 major U.S. airports, and travelers should expect widespread delays, cancellations, and longer security lines—here's what you need to be prepared.
A small percentage of domestic flights were canceled on Friday, but Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the reductions, which were already going to increase next week, could sharply rise by the holidays if the shutdown continued.
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LIVE UPDATES: Flight cancelations, delays have begun, are mounting as airports comply with FAA
Cancelations and delays are mounting at major U.S. airports Friday morning, a day after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights due to the government shutdown.
Several airports that send flights to Palm Beach International Airport could see flight cancellations amid the federal government shutdown.
In San Diego, 27 flights had been canceled as of midday Friday, compared to two cancellations throughout the day Thursday.
Travelers flying to or from San Diego International Airport could experience flight delays or cancellations starting Friday as the cutbacks in flight capacity began at 40 major airports nationally.
Travelers told News 5 this was the highest volume of traffic in the airport that they have seen since pre-pandemic.