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

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Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide

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US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues

U.S. airlines on Friday scrambled to cut 4% of flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a reco...

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As the FAA cuts 10% of flights at the 40 biggest airports on Friday, travelers prepare for a worst-case scenario

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What to Know About 10% Reduction in Flights at US Airports Caused by the Government Shutdown

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Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that's already stretched thin

He estimated that during the mid-December time frame, when shipping is at its peak, shoppers could see delays in deliveries by a day or two.

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Bay Area air travelers confront cancellations as federal shutdown drags on

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These are the airports that will reduce flights during government shutdown

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Colorado lawmakers ask FAA to approve plan to pay Denver air traffic controllers

Colorado lawmakers are pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve Denver International Airport's emergency waiver that would allow air traffic controllers to be paid during the shutdown.

The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help?

Some experts say there is a solution that could change the dynamic in relatively short order — either privatize air traffic control, or set up a separate government corporation that can run the system.

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80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA

A surge in callouts among air traffic controllers "is straining staffing levels" at multiple airports across the U.S. -- including in the New York City area where 80% of controllers are absent, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday evening.

Odd Jobs and DoorDash: How Air Traffic Controllers Are Surviving

Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat.

Fact Check: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Did NOT Say Pilots Don't Need Air Traffic Controllers And Should 'Suck It Up And Go With Their Gut Feelings'

Did U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say in a Fox News interview in November 2025 that "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings"?

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What air traffic controllers do -- and how you can become one

According to the FAA, it is highly competitive to become an air traffic controller, as candidates must be under 31 years old and pass yearly medical evaluations and multiple specialized tests, among other requirements. Controllers are also forced to retire at age 56.

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Airlines are waiving fees, offering refunds due to reduced flight schedules

Find out what your airline is doing in response to the reduction in flying due to the government shutdown. The post Airlines are waiving fees, offering refunds due to reduced flight schedules appeared first on Boston.