Southwest cancels over 100 flights at 34 airports

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FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing governmen...

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Flight cancellations hit major airports on first day of FAA reductions
Southwest cancels over 100 flights at 34 airports due to FAA reductions
US hit with second day of flight cuts as shutdown drags on
U.S. airlines and travelers slogged through a second day of flight cuts across the country on Saturday as the government shutdown was expected to drive more cancellations in the days to come.

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US Airlines Cancel Over 2,500 Flights Again
Flight delays and cancellations mount as FAA cuts to air traffic enter second day
NYC airports hit with delays, cancellations amid FAA mandate to cut flights
The cancellations so far account for approximately 3% of the 25,400 flights that had been scheduled to depart from East Coast airports on Friday, Cirium, an aviation data firm, told the New York Times...

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Former FAA administrator warns of ‘compounding problems’ if shutdown persists
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More than 800 flights cancelled as FAA scales back operations during US shutdown crisis
Here's the scene at airports as FAA flight cuts ramp up
Airlines announced hundreds of flight reductions on the first day of the cuts, and airports warned of long waits and delays.
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Orlando Among Airports Cutting Thousands of Flights Starting Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it will be cutting 10% of all flights due to the current U.S. government shutdown. Among the affected airports is Orlando Airport, the major hub for those traveling in and out of Disney World. We’re sharing everything you need to know.
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DOT Launches Safety Audit of FAA Oversight of DCA Airspace
The Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT) announced it will spearhead a safety audit of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport airspace following the January 29, mid ...
TSA wait times over 60 minutes at these airports
TSA staffing shortages from the government shutdown are causing 3-hour waits at major U.S. airports. Travelers should arrive early and check flights.
PDX remains calm on day one of nationwide flight reductions
Friday marked the beginning of hundreds of flight cancellations at major airports across the country as the FAA begins reducing air traffic by 4%.
Fox Business
FAA braces for nationwide flight disruptions as air traffic controller shortages hit major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bracing for nationwide air traffic disruptions Tuesday night as staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Chicago, Nashville, Houston and Las Vegas. Officials said the shortages, which come ...
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Orlando International Airport flights delayed hours over staffing issues, FAA says
Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) were delayed for hours on Thursday night due to FAA staffing issues, according to the FAA's National Airspace System website.
Is McGhee Tyson impacted by FAA flight cancelations? What Knoxville passengers must know
Passengers on flights canceled due to the FAA order are entitled to a refund from the airline. While Knoxville's airport is not on the reduction list, travelers to and from 40 major hubs could be affected.
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