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Major airlines including American, Delta, and United have responded to the FAA's decision to reduce flights by 10% at 40 airports starting Friday.
US airlines scramble to change schedules after the FAA ordered flight reductions at major airports due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
FAA orders schedule reductions at 40 domestic airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, prompting United Airlines to offer customer refunds.
Experts say the best advice is to download the airline's app so you can be easily notified and rebooked if your flight is canceled. Morning flights are also the least impacted by cancellations and delays; additionally, they allow more time to find an alternate flight if there is an issue.
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The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.