FAA cuts flights amid government shutdown
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After furloughs and SNAP benefits, the latest pressure on Congress to end the shutdown is coming from canceled flights hurting travel.
Despite the expectations of minimal delays, the CEO of the budget airline, Barry Biffle, is advising travelers to buy a “backup ticket” on another carrier in case their original flight is canceled or delayed.
The FAA orders 10% flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday due to air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.