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Delta & Southwest Airlines Cancel Nearly 1,000 Combined Flights To Comply With FAA Directive
Two of America's biggest carriers have cancelled almost 1,000 flights combined, as the airlines follow the directive set out by the Federal Aviation Administration. Last week, the FAA took the unprecedented step to request all major carriers to shave 10% of their scheduled operations at 40 of the busiest airports around the country.

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Can you cancel your flight and get a refund? How airlines are handling fees amid shutdown
What airlines are telling passengers about shutdown cancellations, flight changes
Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect
Air travelers could face more frustration as busy U.S. airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration target for reducing flights Tuesday after already canceling thousands to scale bac...

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US flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
US Flight Delays, Cancellations Accelerate as Air Traffic Controller Shortages Surge
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
U.S. airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights Saturday and more than 2,900 Sunday to comply with an FAA order to reduce traffic as some air traffic controllers, who have gone unpaid for nearly a mont...

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Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown
Flight reductions increase to 6% on Tuesday
The Points Guy

Update: How each airline is handling flight cuts during the shutdown: What to know

Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday due to strains from the federal government shutdown. Here's how airlines are responding.

What Travelers Need to Know About the Flight Cuts Tied to the Shutdown

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.

What Airlines Say About Refunds As Flights Are Impacted by Shutdown

Delta Airlines said in an update that it expects the “vast majority” of its flights not to be affected by the government’s decision and go ahead as scheduled. While complying with the government directive by reducing its domestic flights, its international flights won’t be affected.
Minot Daily News

Delta cuts Minot flight under FAA directive

The cancellation of a Delta Airlines flight in and out of Minot International Airport Friday, Nov. 7, signaled the first local impact from a federal directive to airlines to cut flight numbers by 10%.

Travel nightmare grows as over 7,000 flights canceled since FAA's capacity limit

The FAA canceled over 7,000 flights since Friday – including more than 2,000 on Monday. It comes as Pres. Trump threatened to dock the pay for air traffic controllers calling in sick.
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