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Thousands of flights are delayed or canceled, and some states' SNAP benefits are paused once again as the shutdown barrels into its 40th day.
Major airlines say that most passengers whose flights are canceled, and many who choose not to fly, will be eligible for refunds and no-fee rebookings.
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports.
Disgruntled travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of additional flights and delays continue to mount due to air traffic controller staffing shortages amid a government shutdown with no end in sight.
International flights will remain unaffected by the government shutdown due to binding agreements, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Government shutdown impacting flights, future of Dallas City Hall and runoff election in North Texas
This week on Eye on Politics, reporter Jack Fink discusses how the government shutdown is impacting flights. Additionally, he speaks with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson about the future of Dallas City Hall,
Flight cancellations have started at Florida airports Friday, Nov. 7, and will gradually increase over the next week.
The FAA said it is reducing flights in Philly and other cities to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers amid the government shutdown.