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FAA slashes air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets as government shutdown continues
The Federal Aviation Administration is gearing up to cut 10% of flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the governm...

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The FAA's order to cut flights due to the government shutdown is set to take effect
Flights canceled as government shutdown leaves airlines scrambling to comply with FAA order — live updates
FAA's mass flight cuts to major airports will start TOMORROW as government shutdown reaches historic length: Live updates
Widespread travel chaos is gripping the country this morning as Americans eagerly await an Oval Office announcement from Donald Trump amid the longest government shutdown in history.

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US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns
United, Delta begin cancelling flights under FAA directive
Busiest US airports face flight reductions because of government shutdown
During the shutdown, now the longest in US history, controllers have had to keep working without pay, prompting some to call out sick or take side jobs.

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Major flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown
Which Airports Are Impacted by the Government Shutdown?

With government shutdown impacting FAA, commercial space launches from Florida get curfew

A document released on Nov. 6 outlines restrictions to the FAA, and this includes a curfew on commercial space launches.

How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know

Holiday travel can already be stressful. Here's how a prolonged government shutdown might make things even harder and whether you should travel at all.

Hertz's CEO urges Congress to end government shutdown, bring certainty to travelers

Hertz's CEO said it's past time to end the government shutdown, with the need to "restore certainty for travelers."

Duffy announces airspace restrictions amid record government shutdown

Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in airspace capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the longest government shutdown in history.

Shutdown stalemate drags on as impasse becomes longest in US history

We are now in the longest government shutdown in US history, at 36 days. Follow here for the latest live news updates on the stalemate on Capitol Hill and its impacts

Senate vote fails for 14th time, ensuring longest government shutdown in history: Recap

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under Senate rules to advance the bill that would have provided short-term funding through Nov. 21.
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