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FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic controllers and TSA agents continue to go unpaid during the government shutdown.

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Thousands of flights cancelled or delayed in US as air traffic control hit by government shutdown

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The future of air traffic control grows more uncertain as the federal government shutdown continues

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The Shutdown Has Disrupted Air Travel. Will That Drive a Surge in Car Rentals and Train Bookings?

The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in US as airlines scramble to cut traffic during shutdown

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US flight cuts send airlines, travelers scrambling

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Travelers Brace for Chaos as US Government Shutdown Threatens Holiday Flights

“I might end up in some nightmare.”

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US travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut 1,000 flights because of shutdown

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Flight cancellations start to soar as airports comply with cuts over government shutdown

The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

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’It’s all based on safety': Retired air traffic controller reacts to flight reductions

A retired air traffic controller explained how reductions in flights during the government shutdown will reduce stress on controllers.

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Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption

Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until air traffic controllers get paid.

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How air traffic controllers keep US skies safe — and how to become one

With the FAA cutting 10% of flights starting Friday, air traffic controllers are currently unpaid in some of the most stressful jobs in the country.

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UPS plane crash videos show explosion; audio captures air traffic control, dispatch response

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the incident.