FAA to cut air traffic at major airports

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FAA prepares to reduce air traffic across multiple airports including O'Hare and Midway
The Federal Aviation Administration said it's gearing up to cut 10% of air traffic across the country unless the government shutdown ends.With just weeks from the busy Thanksgiving holiday, people with paid flight tickets are now wondering how the reduction will impact their scheduled trips.

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O’Hare, Midway among airports FAA plans to reduce air traffic during government shutdown
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
FAA cuts airline traffic in 40 markets over shutdown as Americans already face uncertainty over holiday travel plans
The Federal Aviation Administration has said it will be reducing air traffic by 10 percent across 40 airports beginning Friday amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
As air travel faces new disruptions nationwide, what could that mean for Logan?
FAA to cut air traffic by 10% at major airports due to government shutdown
The reduction in flights is a response to staffing pressures caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left many air traffic controllers without paychecks.

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US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn't end, transportation secretary warns
FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets amid government shutdown

Travelers at O'Hare experience delays as some U.S. airspace could close due to shutdown

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"You will see mass flight delays. You'll see mass cancelations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace because we just cannot manage it because we don't have the air traffic controllers.
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O’Hare air war: American Airlines suing Chicago amid battle with United

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