US Airlines Cancel More Than 2,500 Weekend Flights
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Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning. That's when the Federal Aviation Administration says it will reduce traffic across 40 airports to ease the load on the nation’s air traffic controllers.
As many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week.
More than 700 flights nationwide have been canceled Saturday as the FAA continues limiting flight capacity at 40 major U.S. airports amid the government shutdown.
The FAA has ordered airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, citing fatigue among air traffic controllers, leaving travelers across the country scrambling.