Government shutdown grounds 1,000 flights
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Some 40 departing flights at DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field were canceled as of Friday morning as the first day of government shutdown-related flight reductions went into place. At DFW Airport,
More than 1,000 flights have been canceled and at least 5,000 delayed today, mostly due to a combination of air traffic controller staffing issues and an FAA-mandated 4% cut to flights because of the government shutdown.
Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while still cutting more than 1,000 flights largely because of the government shutdown.
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.