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FAA to Cut Flights 10% at Major Airports Amid Historic Shutdown

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Annie Dance
Nov 06, 2025
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By Annie Dance | Cops & Congress

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance about the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry, outside of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Oct. 30, 2025 (AP photo)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Travelers through some of the nation’s busiest airports could soon face fewer flights as the Federal Aviation Administration prepares to roll out temporary reductions to ease mounting strain on unpaid air traffic controllers.

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