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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. There have already been numerous delays at airports across the country — sometimes hours long — because the Federal Aviation Administration slows down or

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says airport delays are "going to get worse" as shutdown drags on
US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns
Shutdown forces 10% flight cuts at 40 airports, including New York, Washington and LA - Full List
Four major airports of the New York City are likely to face flight delays and cancellations as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proceeds to reduce 10% of the United States' airline capacity.

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US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown
Trump Officials to Cut Air Traffic at 40 Major Airports if Shutdown Continues
Busiest US airports face flight reductions because of government shutdown
"We continue to urge Congress to immediately resolve its impasse and restore the National Airspace System to its full capacity," the spokesperson added.

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Shutdown Could Close Some US Airspace, Airline Stocks Fall
FAA flight cuts at 40 US airports: How much will it impact flyers? United Airlines, American Airlines, others react

GOP lawmaker warns of possible food, medicine shortages as flights grounded

Rep. Nicholas Begich warns Alaska's rural villages face supply shortages as government shutdown reduces flight capacity at major cargo hub airports.

FAA flight cuts to hit SFO: Latest from United, Delta, Southwest and American

United, American, Delta, and Southwest are among the airlines adjusting schedules and warning passengers to expect potential disruptions at SFO and across Bay Area airports.
ABC 10News San Diego

San Diego International Airport on list of 40 airports impacted by FAA cuts

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - ABC News has obtained the list of airports impacted by the FAA cuts, which will begin Friday. San Diego International Airport is one of 40 major hubs across the United States that will face reduction in flights, according to their sources.

How will Jackson airport handle government shutdown, national transportation crisis?

Because of the continuing government shutdown, airports throughout the nation are slated to see flight reductions. Here's how Jackson is affected.

United Airlines CEO announces refund offer ahead of flight restrictions

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the refund offer was available to any travelers who did not want to fly amidst newly announced restrictions.
Just The News

Transportation Sec Duffy: 'We are going to go after the CDL mills'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at a news conference said some schools for CDLs throughout the country are saying applicants can operate a tractor-trailer rig when in fact they cannot.

Part of US airspace could be closed if government shutdown continues, feds warn

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned the United States might be forced to close some airspace if air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
PhillyVoice

SEPTA's safety issues stem from mismanagement, U.S. transportation secretary says

Sean Duffy calls on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia to 'get their house in order' as inspections on aging Regional Rail cars continue.
Truthout

DOT Secretary Duffy Threatens to Close Airspace Amid Ongoing Shutdown Standoff

On Tuesday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to close airspace across portions of the United States unless Democrats agreed to end the standoff over the government shutdown.
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